India – Important Letter from Maharajah Patiala regarding the 1931 Round Table Conference. A fine double-sided page typed confidential document dated Rajgarh Villa Palace, Chail (Patiala State) 1931 signed in ink ‘Bhupinder Singh’. The Maharajah invites other ruling prices for their opinion and suggestions regarding the proposed Federal Constitution as supported in the last Round Table Conference. The Maharajah adds that although he lent his support for this scheme he now feels after some though that this maybe dangerous to the princely states and that they must examine the facts fully before making any decision. He adds that India is entering critical time especially for the Princely States, and we must ‘consider our future, for once the opportunity is lost, the fate of the Indian States will be sealed forever.’ An historical letter in regards to the movement toward Indian independence and the state of the Indian Princes. Maharajah Bhupinder Singh, ruler of the largest Sikh state in the Punjab was the chancellor of the Chamber of Princes, which was set up to protect the Princes and voice their concerns to the British Empire.