- the former 562 semi-independent states of India, ruled by Indians but subject to varying degrees of British authority: merged with provinces by 1948; largest states were Hyderabad, Gwalior, Baroda, Mysore, Cochin, Jammu and Kashmir, Travancore, Sikkim, and IndoreAlso called: Indian States and Agencies
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Na′tive States′.
- Place NamesSee Indian States and Agencies.
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Native States pl n
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