As they withdrew, the British granted complete autonomy to the in the Indian subcontinent.
A
princely states
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B
presidencies
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C
provinces
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Solution
The correct option is A princely states After the independence of India, the British gave complete autonomy to the princely states. They could either merge with India or join Pakistan or remain independent. Almost all princely states joined the Indian union.