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
- The ruler of Junagadh (Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III) expressed his willingness to join Pakistan against the wishes of the people of his state.
- Patel sent Indian troops and after a plebiscite Junagadh joined Indian Union.
Jammu and Kashmir
- The state of Jammu and Kashmir bordered India and Pakistan. Its ruler was Raja ....
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