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- Before 1947, there were 2 types of states in India- Provinces and the Princely states.
- Provinces were ruled directly by British officials, who were appointed by viceroy.
- Princely states were ruled by local, hereditary rulers, who acknowledged sovereignty in return of autonomy.
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