Q. How many princely states existed in India at the time of independence?

स्वतंत्रता के समय भारत में कितनी रियासतें अस्तित्व में थीं?

A
Around 365
लगभग 365
B
Around 500
लगभग 500
C
Around 562
लगभग 562
D
Around 650
लगभग 650

Explanation

At the time of independence in 1947, there were approximately 562 princely states in India. These were semi-autonomous and ruled by local monarchs under British suzerainty.

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