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What was the fate of Hyderabad State after the States Reorganisation Act?
How was Hyderabad State annexed by India in 1948?
What was the status of princely states in India at the time of Partition in 1947?
What action did the British take with regard to the subsidiary alliances with princely states after the Indian Independence Act 1947?
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What was the duration of existence of Hyderabad State?
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What military operation annexed the princely state of Hyderabad by India in September 1948?
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Under what act did the British abandon subsidiary alliances with the princely states in India?
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Which states did the different sections of Hyderabad State merge with after its dissolution?
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What was the duration of existence of Hyderabad State after its accession into the Union?
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What was the term used to describe the military operation of annexing Hyderabad State by India in 1948?
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Study Notes
Overview of Hyderabad State
- Hyderabad State was a significant administrative region in India from 1948 to 1956.
- Formed after the state's accession into the Union of India on 17 September 1948.
Accession and Annexation
- The accession followed a military operation known as Operation Polo, depicted as a "police action."
- This operation took place in September 1948.
Historical Context
- Prior to independence, princely states, like Hyderabad, had self-governing authority but were bound by subsidiary alliances with the British.
- The Indian Independence Act of 1947 dismantled these alliances, granting princely states the option to remain independent or join India or Pakistan.
Dissolution of the State
- The Hyderabad State was dissolved following the States Reorganisation Act, which sought to reorganize states based on linguistic demographics.
- Its territories were redistributed among Andhra State, Mysore State, and Bombay State.
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Test your knowledge of Indian history with this quiz on the dissolution of Hyderabad State and its merger with Andhra State, Mysore State, and Bombay. Learn about the States Reorganisation Act and the impact on the political landscape of India.
