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The Downfall of India's Princely States

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The Abolition of Privy Purses and its Impact on Indian Politics

This chapter explores Indira Gandhi's decision to revoke the privy purses enjoyed by princes in India and how it affected the political landscape. It discusses the motivations behind this act and the impact it had on Congress's performance in the elections.

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