A distinction must be made between a British "dominion" and British "Dominions". He consolidated his dominions as the Sultanate of Nejd. He fomented rebellions in the Burgundian dominions. The word "dominions" originally referred to the possessions of the Kingdom of England. This had the effect of making the dominions fully sovereign states. Significantly, Britain initiated the change to complete sovereignty for the Dominions. The Indian Empire had a status less independent than the Dominions. The second hierarchy includes Powers, Dominions, and Virtues. Virginia was the most loyal of King Charles II's dominions. The extent of these mainland dominions is uncertain. The First World War ended the purely colonial period in the history of the Dominions. This ended the purely colonial status of the Dominions. In his own dominions, the Protestants were suppressed. Vikramaditya VI was confined to his own dominions north of the Tungabhadra. Conscription was the main means for raising forces in Britain and the dominions.