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When the British left India, there were _________ princely States in India.
When the British left India, there were _________ princely States in India.
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The correct option is A 562
When the British left India, there were 562 princely States in India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took charge of the states department in July 1947. He handled the task of integrating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India. He persuaded them to surrender defence, foreign affairs and communication to the government of India. By August 15, 1947 all except Hyderabad, Junagarh and Kashmir acceded to India.
When the British left India, there were 562 princely States in India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took charge of the states department in July 1947. He handled the task of integrating 562 independent states with a democratic self-governing India. He persuaded them to surrender defence, foreign affairs and communication to the government of India. By August 15, 1947 all except Hyderabad, Junagarh and Kashmir acceded to India.
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