Question

What do you understand by ‘Privy Purse’? How was it abolished?

Hint:

The Privy Purse was abolished in 1971 under Indira Gandhi by the 26th Amendment.

Answer 1

Privy Purse and Its Abolition
The Privy Purse was a sum of money paid by the Government of India to the rulers of the princely states as compensation for the privileges, titles, and powers they surrendered after the merger of their states into India post-independence. It was a financial allowance given to the former royal families to maintain their dignity and lifestyle.
The Privy Purse was abolished in 1971 under the leadership of Indira Gandhi. The decision was made through the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India. The amendment removed the provision of Privy Purse and the legal recognition of the titles and privileges of the former rulers. The government argued that the continuing payment of the Privy Purse was no longer justified after independence, and it was seen as a step toward eliminating feudal remnants