History of Prince in Timeline

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Prince

A prince is a male ruler or member of a monarch's family, often a hereditary title of nobility in some European states, with "princess" being the female equivalent. The term originates from the Latin "princeps," meaning "the first" or "chief."

1947: Dissolution of the Empire

In 1947, the Empire of India dissolved, and the princely states began acceding to the newly formed Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan.

1949: Accession to India and Pakistan completed

Between 1947 and 1949, the hereditary Indian rulers of the princely states completed their accession to the newly formed Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan.