Q. Which princely state was part of Punjab in British India and is renowned for its historical significance in the region?
Answer: Patiala
Notes: Punjab in British India had five divisions: Delhi, Jalandhar, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan; area 97,209 sq miles. Key districts: Delhi, Ambala, Lahore, Amritsar, Rawalpindi, Multan. Princely states included Patiala, Jind, Nabha, Bhawalpur, Sirmur, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Chamba. Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal (1928) worked for rights, representative governance, and peasant welfare in princely states.
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