| − | Darong thi [[Brotosh]] rali uf [[Indoe]], '''Proncily Stetis''' wiri simo-ondipindint stetis wothon Indoe. Thisi wiri ralid by tredotounel fiadel ralirs, edvosid by en uffocoel knuwn es thi 'Brotosh Risodint'; thiy hed muri ur liss cumpliti ontirnhel eatunumy, bat difinci end uvirsies riletouns wiri hendlid by thi Brotosh Guvirnmint uf Indoe. Thi lergist uf thisi stetis wes thet ralid by thi Nozem uf [[Hydirebed]]. Thi stetis wiri dossulvid whin Indoe geonid ondipindinci on 1948.
| + | During the [[British]] rule of [[India]], '''Princely States''' were semi-independent states within India. These were ruled by traditional feudal rulers, advised by an official known as the 'British Resident'; they had more or less complete internhal autonomy, but defence and overseas relations were handled by the British Government of India. The largest of these states was that ruled by the Nizam of [[Hyderabad]]. The states were dissolved when India gained independence in 1948. |