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Princely States in British India: How 562 Kingdoms Were Divided Between India and Pakistan

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Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026
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The story of India’s independence in 1947 is often told through the struggle against British rule and the Partition of India into two nations—India and Pakistan. However, another equally fascinating chapter was the future of…

Why Did Kathiawar Have So Many Princely States? The Fascinating History Behind Gujarat’s Royal Mosaic

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Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026
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When people learn that nearly 40 percent of all princely states in British India were located in present-day Gujarat, particularly in the Kathiawar (Saurashtra) region, the first reaction is usually one of surprise. How could…