Question

On 15 July 1948, a state was formed by combining 8 princely states . What was the name of that state ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The Patiala and East Punjab States Union is shown forming enclaves in East Punjab. The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) was a state of India, uniting eight princely states between 1948 and 1956. The capital and principal city was Patiala.

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Answer 2

Answer:

On 15 July 1948, a state was formed by combining 8 princely states is known as The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU)

Explanation:

• The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) was a state of India, uniting eight princely states between 1948 and 1956. The capital and principal city was Patiala. The state covered an area of 26,208 km²
• PEPSU, formed on 5 May 1948 by merging together of eight East Punjab princely states of Patiala, Jind, Nabha, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Kalsia, Malerkotia and Nalagarh, was formally inaugurated on 15 July 1948 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Deputy Prime Minister of India.