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Question
What was the place of Princely States in Mountbatten Plan.
Solution
The Indian Independence Act 1947 stated that on the withdrawal of the British Empire, the Indian Princely States would become independent. Each Princely State shall be at liberty to join either India or Pakistan. His Majesty’s Government and the rulers of Indian States or any authority in tribal areas shall lapse from 15th August, 1947. The words Emperor of India shall be omitted from the Royal Style and Titles.
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