History of Prince in Timeline

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Prince

A prince is generally defined as a male ruler or a male member of a monarch's or former monarch's family, often holding a hereditary title of nobility. The term originates from the Latin 'princeps,' meaning 'the first' or 'chief.' It signifies a position of leadership or high status within a royal or noble hierarchy, with the female equivalent being a princess.

1947: Dissolution of the Empire

In 1947, the Empire was dissolved. Indian rulers of principalities acknowledged the Emperor as their imperial sovereign until this dissolution.

1949: Accession to the Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan

Between 1947 and 1949, the Indian rulers subsequently acceded to the newly formed Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan.