Butler Committee (1927)

The Harcourt Butler Committee under the chairmanship of Sir Harcourt Butler was appointed in 1927 to investigate and clarify the relationship between the paramount power of the British Raj in India, and the rulers of Princely States. The two other members were, William Searle Holdsworth and Sidney Peel.

The committee visited 16 States and submitted its report in 1929.

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