Question

Write a short note on the merger of Junagadh and Hyderabad.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Merger of Junagadh
• Merger of Hyderabad

Solution:

• The merger of Junagadh:
• The Nawab of Junagadh wrote an instrument of accession to join Pakistan. Pakistan gave its consent.
• His citizens revolted against him and took to the streets.
• The King fled, and the Dewan requested the Indian Government to send the military to Junagadh to maintain law and order.
• Later, Junagadh joined the Indian federation in 1949.

The merger of Hyderabad:

• Nizam of Hyderabad wanted to remain independent and refused to join Independent India.
• Under the leadership of communists, the farmers of the state revolted against the Nizam and Zamindars.
• Nizam's cruel army called the 'Razacks' started committing atrocities on the people of Hyderabad.
• The Government of India sent its military to Hyderabad and defeated the Nizam and integrated Hyderabad into India in 1948.