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Princely States Of India — Revision Notes
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Princely States Of India revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 History: 4 topics in quick points.
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Understanding Princely States
- Princely States were semi-autonomous regions ruled by local kings under British supervision.
- There were nearly 565 Princely States before independence.
- They were not part of British India but were under British influence through subsidiary alliances.
2
Administration and Rule in Princely States
- Most Princely States were autocratic — rulers had absolute power.
- Land tax was often heavier than in British India.
- Rulers used state income for personal use and lavish lifestyles.
3
Social and Educational Contributions
- Many rulers supported education by funding schools and colleges.
- Examples: Hindu University at Banaras, Khalsa College at Amritsar, Aligarh Muslim University.
- Rulers often supported institutions linked to their religion or community.
4
Mass Movements and Integration into India
- Peasants in states like Mewar, Kashmir, and Travancore revolted against high taxes and oppression.
- These early uprisings were crushed with British and zamindar support.
- In the 1920s, urban middle-class groups formed 'Praja Parishads' to demand rights.
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These were semiMost Princely States were autocraticMany rulers invested in educationFrom the 1920s
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Key topics in Princely States Of India include Understanding Princely States, Administration and Rule in Princely States, Social and Educational Contributions, Mass Movements and Integration into India. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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