What is the difference between pre independent states and post independent states of India ??
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Explanation:
mThe Indian Independence Act of 1947 gave princely states an option to accede to the newly born dominions India or Pakistan or continue as an independent sovereign state.
At that time more than 500 princely states have covered 48 percent of the area of pre Independent India and constituted 28% of its population.
These kingdoms were not legally part of British India, but in reality, they were completely subordinate to the British Crown.
For the British these states were the necessary allies, to keep in check the rise of other colonial powers and nationalist tendencies in India.
India gained independence on 15th August 1947, hence during pre-independence era India faced hardships under British rule.
Explanation:
Pre-independence era:
- Nizams, Scindias, Gaekwads, Maharajas were the rulers of Princely States.
- There were 565 states in India, some of them were under the control of British raj.
- The collection of revenues and taxes was significant.
Post-independence era:
- After independence, the Government of India through the constitution set a governance and administration norms.
The formation of new states took place in a phased manner.
Pre and post independence States of India:
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