+A **Princely State** was a sovereign entity within [British India](/wiki/British_India), governed by a local ruler under the indirect control of the paramount power. These territories retained internal autonomy, yet their external affairs and defense were managed by the [British Crown](/wiki/British_Crown).
+## See also
+- [India](/wiki/India)
+- [Colonialism](/wiki/Colonialism)
+- [Monarchy](/wiki/Monarchy)
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