But as the drafting of the constitution progressed and the idea of forming a republic took concrete shape ( due to the efforts of Nehru ), it was decided that all the Princely states / Covenanting States would merge with the Indian republic.

But as the drafting of the constitution progressed and the idea of forming a republic took concrete shape, it was decided that all the Princely states / Covenanting States would merge with the Indian republic, and all the Maharajas would be provided with a Privy Purse and Privileges as enjoyed by them on 15 Aug 1947 by constitutional guarantees.

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