hence my first point of "It will likely become a GP", meaning even if it does start as a puppet it won't be one for long.Problem is that would create a free India when you want to puppet it. The only true ways to form India as a British puppet are to either annex all the Indian nations (through Conquest or Doctrine of Lapse) or let the Sepoys win, Restore Order to India, then release as a puppet. Which I'm sure you'll agree is very longwinded.