Sikkim, located in the northeastern part of India, was an independent kingdom until it merged with India in 1975. Due to its strategic position between India, Nepal, and China, it maintained its sovereignty throughout British colonial rule. Today, it is famous for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and proximity to the majestic Kanchenjunga.
Hyderabad was a princely state under the Nizam and remained independent during the British Raj. The Nizam of Hyderabad maintained a policy of neutrality, not joining the British Empire and even having its own army. In 1948, after India's independence, Hyderabad was integrated into the Indian Union.
Hyderabad
Jammu and Kashmir, under the rule of the Maharajas, was a princely state that never fully succumbed to British control. It was able to maintain a degree of autonomy, and its sovereignty was protected by the Maharajas until it became part of India in 1947 after the Partition.
Mysore, ruled by the Wadiyar family and later Tipu Sultan, was never fully colonized by the British. Although the British fought wars with the kingdom, Mysore was never a part of the direct British administration. After Tipu Sultan’s death in 1799, Mysore was annexed, but its royal family continued to hold a degree of power.
Mysore
Kochi was a princely state in the present-day Kerala region. It was never fully colonized by the British and managed to retain its independence through strategic alliances with various foreign powers, including the Portuguese and the Dutch, before eventually becoming a part of India in 1947.
Manipur, located in the northeastern part of India, was an independent kingdom during British rule. The British had a treaty with Manipur, but it remained relatively independent and was not annexed. It was only after the British colonial period that Manipur merged with India in 1949.
Manipur
Nagaland was never directly ruled by the British. It was inhabited by various indigenous tribes that maintained their sovereignty. Although the British had influence over the region, Nagaland's people were never subjected to direct British rule like other parts of India. The region became part of India in 1963.
Tripura, located in the northeastern part of India, was a princely state that managed to avoid British rule. Although it had interactions with the British, it maintained its autonomy and was ruled by the Manikya dynasty until it merged with India in 1949.
Tripura
Meghalaya, a state formed from the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia hills, was not under full British control. The region was ruled by local chiefs who often had strained relationships with the British, but the area was never completely annexed by colonial powers. It became part of India in 1972.
While Assam was part of British India, its autonomy as a region and the indigenous tribes within it maintained distinct cultural and political differences from British rule. Though eventually integrated into the colonial system, the region retained a unique identity and was later incorporated into India post-independence.
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