Question

discuss the problem faced by sardar patel in integration of hyderabad? (4marks)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sardar Patel appealed to the patriotic feeling of rulers to join the Indian dominion in matters of defence, communication and external affairs-the three areas which has part of the Paramountcy of the crown and over which the states had any no control by August 15, 1947, 136 states had joined the Indian Union but other remained precariously outside:

i. Junagarh who wanted to join Pakistan but in a plebiscite the repressive attitude of nawab was overridden and decision was made in favour of India;

ii. Hyderabad wanted a sovereign status. It signed a standstill agreement with India in November 1947.