The post-colonial situation of native states and tribes has been shaped by major political, economic, social and cultural transformations following the end of colonial rule. Under colonialism, native states and tribal communities experienced varying degrees of political control, economic exploitation, administrative intervention and cultural marginalisation. After independence, many newly formed nation-states attempted to integrate these groups into modern political and economic systems while also recognising their distinctive identities and traditional institutions. Native states, particularly princely or indigenous political units, faced significant changes after decolonisation. In countries such as India, the princely states were integrated into the newly independent nation through political agreements and constitutional arrangements. Their rulers lost their earlier political sovereignty, although some initially retained privileges and symbolic status. The integration of native states was important for creating territorial and administrative unity. However, it also resulted in the decline of traditional ruling structures and the transformation of older political