It became a separate princely state in the 17th century.

There were 565 princely states in India at that time.

By the early 19th century the kingdom became a princely state under the British.

Each considered that all of the former princely state belongs to them.

The term is also sometimes used in reference to some Indian princely states.

One major change was the rejection of separate princely states.

India claims all of the region that was once a princely state.

During his tenure, new reforms were brought in the administration of the princely state.

It was a remarkable achievement for a small princely state.

This last celebration had all the princely states in attendance.