Which of the following princely states were a part of Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU)?

Phaltan

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Kolhapur

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Nabha

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Kapurthala

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Solution

The correct option is D Kapurthala
In 1948, the princely states of Punjab which included Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Jind, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Nalagarh and Kalsia were combined to form a new state. This was known as PEPSU i.e Patiala and East Punjab States Union. As a recomendation from Shah commission in 1956, it was merged to form United Punjab.

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