Kinds of problems faced by our leaders in integrating princely states
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The problems faced by our leaders in integrating the princely states were twofold:
The problems faced by our leaders in integrating the princely states were twofold:
- Of transformation of the states into feasible administrative units.
- Of their absorption into constitutional units.
- The rulers of princely states never imagined to give away their power under Indian constituent Assembly.
- Different administrative methods were followed by these princely states like aristocratic with strong differences within the states, with people having different mind-sets, opinions and culture.
- Princely states also started asking for independence after the lapse of British rule.
- Arguments were there that post British withdrawal lawlessness and anarchy would prevail in princely states and it is important for it to be associated with a centre of power to control the situation.
- Hundreds of independent states would emerge which would make the struggle of independence pointless.
- Thus the integration of princely states became an issue for Indian leaders.