When India gained independence from the British, the subcontinent had officially recognised princely states.
A
500
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B
565
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C
600
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D
665
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Solution
The correct option is B 565 Princely states were regions ruled by local kings. However they were completely under the control of the British. When India gained independence from the British, the subcontinent had 565 officially recognised princely states.