Question

Who was the ruler of Kashmir when it was integrated within the Indian territory?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Raja Maan Singh
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Raja Hari Singh
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Raja Pratap Singh
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Raja Hari Singh

Kashmir was one of the princely states under the ruler Raja Hari Singh. Towards the end of 1947, Pakistan tried to occupy Kashmir by force and the Raja of Kashmir asked the Indian government for assistance. In return, he agreed to join India.