Jodhpur was the first princely state to accede to the Indian Union on April 18, 1947.

Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last Nizam of Hyderabad, reigning from 1911 to 1948.

Hyderabad was the largest princely state in terms of area, covering an area of 214,190 square kilometers.

Hyderabad was the most populous princely state, with a population of 18.6 million in 1941.

Travancore had the highest literacy rate among the princely states, with a literacy rate of 42.2% in 1941.

Travancore was the first princely state to adopt a democratic constitution, the Travancore-Cochin Constitution, in 1949.

Hyderabad was the last princely state to accede to the Indian Union on September 17, 1948.

Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of India after Independence, serving from August 15, 1947 to June 21, 1948.

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, serving from August 15, 1947 to December 15, 1950.

Hyderabad was known as the 'Jewel of India' due to its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and natural beauty.

Mahatma Gandhi was born in Porbandar, Gujarat, which was a princely state at the time.

Rabindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, which was a princely state at the time.

Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, which was a princely state at the time.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, which was a princely state at the time.