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there where e around 568 states in India before independence.....

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What is an Indian aristocrat?

There are a number of different "types" of aristocracy in India. India was ruled in whole or in part by a number of different rulers. The longest lasting, widest reaching and most prominent monarchy in India was the Mughal Empire. As such high ranking members of the Mughal court would have been considered "aristocrats" in the modern sense. After the fall of the Mughals, the British took over control of the Subcontinent and it became part of the British Empire. During this time (from the mid 1800's to 1947), the British controlled much of the country, while there were a number of semi autonomous Princely States in existence which were ruled by Maharajahs, Nawabs, Nizams etc. These states were politically aligned with the British. All together there were 565 official Princely states, and each had its own court, ministers and other members of the court. These people and their families are the most recent example of Indian aristocracy, and many of these families still hold positions of high importance and influence in modern day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In 1971 the 26th ammendment to the Constitution of India abolished all official symbols of princely India, including titles, privileges, and remuneration. As a result, even titular heads of the former princely states ceased to exist. In addition to the above, there were many other kingdoms in India through the centuries, and the more important and influential members of these courts would be considered to be "aristocracy". India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (the successor states to pre 1947 India) are all parliamentary democracies now, and no form of royal or aristocratic titles are officially recognised any more.


How many persons are hanged till death in India after independence?

Nathuram Godse was the first person who was hanged after independence of India.


How many ststes are there in India?

there are 28 states in india...


How many constituent states in India?

There are 28 states and 7 union territories in India


How many eventual presidents signed the Declaration of Independence in India?

2

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How many princely states existed at the time of partition exactly?

Historically speaking, there have been several countries that have undergone partitioning. Since you do not specify which country you are interested in, it would be difficult to tell you how many princely states existed at the time it was partitioned.


What is an Indian aristocrat?

There are a number of different "types" of aristocracy in India. India was ruled in whole or in part by a number of different rulers. The longest lasting, widest reaching and most prominent monarchy in India was the Mughal Empire. As such high ranking members of the Mughal court would have been considered "aristocrats" in the modern sense. After the fall of the Mughals, the British took over control of the Subcontinent and it became part of the British Empire. During this time (from the mid 1800's to 1947), the British controlled much of the country, while there were a number of semi autonomous Princely States in existence which were ruled by Maharajahs, Nawabs, Nizams etc. These states were politically aligned with the British. All together there were 565 official Princely states, and each had its own court, ministers and other members of the court. These people and their families are the most recent example of Indian aristocracy, and many of these families still hold positions of high importance and influence in modern day India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In 1971 the 26th ammendment to the Constitution of India abolished all official symbols of princely India, including titles, privileges, and remuneration. As a result, even titular heads of the former princely states ceased to exist. In addition to the above, there were many other kingdoms in India through the centuries, and the more important and influential members of these courts would be considered to be "aristocracy". India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (the successor states to pre 1947 India) are all parliamentary democracies now, and no form of royal or aristocratic titles are officially recognised any more.


Why the India Pakistan war happened?

British used to rule India. When the natives were allowed to have independence in 1947, two states were to be created - one for Muslims and other for Hindus. Many states were Princely states- They were run by local princes and used to give tribute to British Empire. It was let on those princely states to decide whom they want to join or want to be independent. Three states which were contentious were; 1. State of Hyderabad 2. State of Junagarh and Manawar 3. State of Jammuh and Kashmir. First two states decided to join Pakistan. They were Muslim majority states too but India occupied these. Pakistan was unable to do anything as it was just been created. The third state, the state of Jammuh and Kashmir decided to join India. It was also muslim majority state. The people of that state revolted against this decision. This resulted in three wars between India and Pakistan. India does not discuss occupation of first two states and discuss only Kashmir. Source of five rivers is Kashmir so its vital for both countries to control Kashmir. According to Pakistan india set the precedence and whole situation should be viewed in larger context. India wants to focus only on Kashmir.


How many persons are hanged till death in India after independence?

Nathuram Godse was the first person who was hanged after independence of India.


How many states are in Inida?

There are 28 states in India


How many Independence Day celebrated in India?

1


How many years are completed from india's independence?

65


The nation of India become what colony after the fall of the mughal empire?

The nation of India became an English colony after the fall of the Mughal Empire. After the fall of the Mughal Empire, India was ruled by many Rajas and Nawabs. Many states became independent. One by one these states were defeated by the British East India Company. Later the Bristish established their rule in India after crushing the Independence Movement in 1857.


How many states India have at present in 2009?

i think the states in India 30


How many states in America have a county city or town called independence?

how many states in America have a county city or town called Independence?


How many ststes are there in India?

there are 28 states in india...


How many estates are there in India?

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