Question

Why did the ruler of Hyderabad hesitate to join the union of India after independence?

• A. He wanted to remain the ruler of Hyderabad forever
• B. Ideologically, he felt closer to Pakistan
• C. He was the leader of many other states who did not want to join the union of India
• D. The British suggested the ruler of Hyderabad to remain independent

Answer 1

The correct option is B Ideologically, he felt closer to Pakistan

After independence, Mir Osman Ali Khan, the ruler of Hyderabad, was hesitant to join India's union. Instead, he wanted to join Pakistan because due to his ideological proximity to Pakistan's idea, i.e. based on the religion of Islam.