Question 20GS1GS1
Highlighting the evolution of British Policy on Princely states, discuss the role played by princely states in the Indian national movement. (Answer in 250 words) 15 marks
Introduction
British India comprised of British India provinces and Princely 8/9th area belonged to princely states.
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Main Body
Evolution of British Policies:
Princely states.
Rajput >> Rachmr.
Anjum >> Masrah.
Hyderabad.
Travancor.
1Policy of Ring Fence (1772-1813) → started by Warren Hastings. To create a buffer zone, to protect British territories from Maratha & Afghani attacks.
eg: capturing of Awadh.
2Policy of Subordinate Union (1813-1857) → capturing of various states, through aggressive measures like Nalaledaminsitration (Awadh), Doctrine of Lapse (Bunti, Delpui) etc.
Force of Internal security but external sovereignty was aptured.
3Policy of Subordinate Union (1051-1935) → Direct administration by British government.
⇒ The rulers of princely states were given 'Gaekwad' ⇒ supreme authority became the Queen of England.
4Policy of Loose Federation (1935-1947) → Integration of rulers of princely states in National movement.
1Formed 'Praja Mandals', consisting of urban middle classes, for propagation of democratic ideas.
4Awake end nationalism of masses, not only against colonial rule, but also against the totalitarian rule of indigenous princes. Therefore, the princely states played a crucial role in shaping and extension of freedom struggle, and weaken the scope for a 'unified India'.
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Diagram
Simple map/diagram showing locations of various princely states including Rajput, Rachmur, Anjum, Masrah, Hyderabad, and Travancore
- Use of visual diagram to show princely states
- Chronological organization of British policies
- Specific examples of policies
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
British Policies
Princely States and British Policy
Writing Stats
193
Total words
8
Paragraphs
formal analytical
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