Question

How did Junagad merge with India? Explain briefly.

Answer 1

Instructions:

Your answer should have the following points:

• A brief background of Junagad
• The reason why it joined India in 1948

Solution:

• Junagad was a princely state in Saurashtra that wanted to merge with India.
• However, the Nawab of Junagad wanted to join Pakistan, so the people opposed his decision.
• The Nawab fled to Pakistan and Junagad was merged with India in February, 1948.