Mysore

Flag of Mysore

**Mysore**, also known as the **Kingdom of Mysore**, is a Quasi-Constitutional Monarchy located in the south of the Indian Subcontinent. Mysore is controlled by the house of Wadiyar who is the ruling family of the state, however they have lost influence in recent years. Mysore like its allies broke off from the Princely Federation and was the last to do so but its break off was not as clean as the others. Mysore holds the strongest army out of any nation in the south and serves as the bulwark against aggression from India. Mysore is a very old kingdom spanning back to 1399 but like its neighbours it broke off from the Federation in March of 1938. Mysore like it's neighbours stayed out of the Second Weltkrieg as it was focused on its defense against India. Mysore like its neighbours drift towards the pro-monarchy Greater East Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere and also towards the Entente. Mysore is taking a more active role in subverting India along with Madras and isn't truly focused on the fight against the Reichspakt.

## History

The Princely Federation in 1936 had secured its power over Southern India but was still internally bickering amongst the different princes as all wanted more and more power for themselves. The chaos this brought destabilized the nation and alerted many to the possibility of the dissolution of the Federation. After several incidents in 1937 it was decided to call a vote to try and establish an "Emperor of India" in an attempt to centrally place power in the hands of one person. This didn't sit well with Mysore who was far away from the capital at Hyderabad and wished to remain semi-independent from the rest of the nation. However when the vote passed in February outrage began in neighboring Madras who declared independence. This was followed by Travancore as Bharatiya attacked the Princely Federation. Mysore taking the opportunity to not have to live underneath the boot of the new emperor seceded as well from the Federation and immediately began stationing troops. Mysore would take the brunt of the empires forces and several times the line was nearly broken. But every time reinforcements from Madras and Travancore would prevent the advance of the empire. With the chaos to the north the Empire focused less on its rebellious south and more towards the north where it would get absolutely blasted. With the fall of Hyderabad in November the southern nations had gained their independence for the time being. But Travancore's king brought up a good point, that the socialists to the north would not hesitate to destroy them one at a time and so they mad the temporary defensive pact official. Mysore would take advantage of the Germans in the nearby area and would get a guarantee from them like with Travancore and Madras and a similar series of events played out. The Japanese occupied Ceylon and the Maldives and thus all three switched partners for a different nation. However Mysore in the background was trying to work out how to get one from both but this would not materialize. In 1945 with the war ongoing liberal protests in the capital worried the current King greatly and after negotiations it was decided to lower the power of the monarchy into that of a Semi-Constitutional one. The King would still have a lot of influence but would have to appoint a prime minister who would handle internal affairs. This is believed to have been caused by Indian agitators but has allowed Mysore to be a negotiator in between Madras and Travancore who hold very different ideals. With plans for a united southern India underneath the Greater East Asian Co-Propperity sphere on the table it will be up to Mysore to make a compromise between a republican and monarchial system.

## Military

Mysore has a large military for it's size with around 300,000 soldiers in its army currently. This is due to the proximity to India witch requires a large deterrence to keep at bay witch has prevented war for now. Mysore however lacks in a navy with only one base and a couple of destroyers. This is due to Goa being taken and restricting the coastline of the nation. Mysore like most nations here does not have an air force.