@derekmhopper @AlbertBrenner1 @henrydampier Indeed. There were still local/regional Kings when the Brits left. Privy purses abolished.
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@AlbertBrenner1 @henrydampier Lands confiscated. Usual socialist 'reform'2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@i_contemplate_ @derekmhopper@AlbertBrenner1 @henrydampier Most of these rajas were a terrible bunch, had to be rid of1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@AlbertBrenner1 @henrydampier The bigger ones weren't. Mysore, Travancore, Rajputana.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@i_contemplate_ @derekmhopper@AlbertBrenner1 @henrydampier No, Brits didn't want strong kings, any weak lackey was put on throne1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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@i_contemplate_ @derekmhopper@AlbertBrenner1 @henrydampier These small kingdoms (other than, perhaps, Hyderabad) were badly governed1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@autonomousHBD Nothing wrong with Travancores and Scindias. But yes point taken. @derekmhopper @AlbertBrenner1 @henrydampier
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