Hyderabad Liberation Day

Hyderabad Liberation Day is observed on 17 September, marking Hyderabad’s integration with India in 1948.

  • Hyderabad, ruled by Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, sought to remain independent after 1947.
  • The Razakars, led by Qasim Razvi, opposed integration and used violence against pro-integration groups.
  • The Hyderabad State Congress and the Telangana peasant movement challenged the Nizam’s rule.
  • After diplomatic efforts failed, India launched Operation Polo on 13 September 1948.
  • Hyderabad’s forces surrendered within days, and the Nizam accepted integration with India. ....
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