HC Deb 12 November 1928 vol 222 c468
11. Mr. THURTLE

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India the number of cases in the last 10 years in which Indian ruling princes have been deposed at the instance of the paramount power or have abdicated?

Earl WINTERTON

During the period mentioned, one Ruler of an Indian State has been deposed—namely the Maharajah of Nabha. Four have abdicated—the Maharajah of Indore, the Rana of Bilaspur, the Nawab of Loharu and the Jam of Las Bela.

Mr. BECKETT

Can the Noble Lord give any idea of the reasons which lead the Government to take action in these cases?

Earl WINTERTON

I do not think that that arises out of the question; the question refers to the number of rulers who had been deposed or abdicated.

Mr. SAKLATVALA

Does the Maharajah of Bharatpur fall within this category?

Earl WINTERTON

No, Sir, he does not.