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Historical Event History
Integration of Princely States
The integration of princely states was a central nation-building process that consolidated the political geography of independent India.
Key points
- Took place around and after independence
- Required negotiation, accession and administrative reorganisation
- Closely associated with Sardar Patel and V. P. Menon
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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Last verified: 25/10/2026