 As the time for Indian independence drew near, Sir Sadul was among the first princes to accede to the Dominion of India, which he did on 7 August 1947.On 30 March 1949, Sir Sadul merged Bikaner into the United State of Greater Rajasthan, and died in London a year later, aged 48.His eldest son, Maharaja Dr. Karni Singh became the head of Bikaner throne, holding the title in pretense.