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Post - Independence India

Gujarat Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Integration of Princely States

  • At independence, India had 562 princely states covering 48% of total area with 20% of population
  • Major states included Kashmir, Hyderabad, and Mysore; some were as small as villages
  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the 'Iron Man of India', led the integration process
2

Merger of Problematic States

  • Hyderabad: Nizam declared independence on August 15, 1947; merged through 'police action' on September 18, 1948
  • Junagadh: Nawab wanted to join Pakistan despite Hindu majority; referendum held November 9, 1947, chose India
  • Kashmir: Most complex issue; Pakistan attacked, Raja Hari Singh signed accession, India sent troops
3

Integration of French and Portuguese Colonies

  • French colonies: Pondicherry, Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam, and Chandernagore
  • Portuguese colonies: Goa, Daman, and Diu
  • French colonies integrated through negotiations after people's movements (1948-1954)
4

States Reorganization and Formation

  • Initially, states classified into four categories: A, B, C, and D based on administrative structure
  • Class A: Former British provinces (9 states including UP, Bihar, Madras)
  • Class B: Former princely states (8 states including Kashmir, Hyderabad, Mysore)

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At independenceHyderabad was merged through 'Operation Polo'French colonies like Pondicherry were peacefullyThe States Reorganization Commission (1953) ledRegionalism refers to loyalty to

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