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Just another very imaginative WI scenario from GH...



But what if Ghandi, instead of appealing to Indian poor to support his indepence movement of non-violence, instead first/only went to the Maharajas of India (the ruling noble classes)

They were the closest to the Brits, in terms of governing-interconnectedness and thus could be a strong place start a subterfuge against British rule.

Also, like Ghandi, the vast amount were British educated and spoke the kings English. Indeed, they would all respect his law degree credentials

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Would an Indian independence movement be successful spearhead by the royal houses in India?

Would India achieve independence faster?

Could Ghandi, and his family, receive Maharajas titles themselves?

What would a Maharaja lead India, post-independence look like?

My Thoughts: I think Gandhi would still achieve independence, in more bloodless way and he would be royally chosen as head of state of a unified Indian constitutional monarchy.
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