How many princely states within the geographical boundaries of India, joined immediately after India

Q. How many princely states within the geographical boundaries of India, joined immediately after India's independence?
Answer: 549
Notes: A total number of 549 princely states within the geographical boundaries of India, joined immediately after India's independence. Three joined later i.e., Hyderabad (Police action), Jammu and Kashmir (Referendum), Junagarh (Instrument of accession).

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