Question

How many princely states were there in India before the Partition in 1947?
a. 528
b. 537
c. 562
d. 583

Answer 1

There were 562 princely states in India before the partition, that were not conquered by British but were subject to subsidiary associations.

They were also known as native states and were governed by the local rulers.

There was 40% of territory under princely states and were part of Indian subcontinent.