Post-Independence- Major Landmark Events

Consolidation of Princely States

  • At the time of Independence there were 11 British provinces and nearly 566 princely states.
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel using clever diplomacy persuaded almost all princely states to join Indian union, but few states (Junagadh, Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad) resisted.

Junagadh

  1. The ruler of Junagadh (Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III) expressed his willingness to join Pakistan against the wishes of the people of his state.
  2. Patel sent Indian troops and after a plebiscite Junagadh joined Indian Union.

Jammu and Kashmir

  1. The state of Jammu and Kashmir bordered India and Pakistan. Its ruler was Raja ....


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