Question

How was the issue of merger of the princely states resolved?

Hyderabad

Answer 1

1. Hyderabad was the largest amongst the princely states in India.
2. It comprised Telugu, Kannada and Marathi regional sections. It was ruled by Nizam.
3. Swami Ramanand Tirtha led Hyderabad's freedom struggle skillfully with the help of loyal workers of these three organisations.
4. He founded the ‘Hyderabad State Congress’ and gave a momentum to the struggle for Hyderabad’s accession.
5. The ‘Hyderabad State Congress’ passed a resolution in favour of Hyderabad’s merger in India.
6. It was opposed by Nizam for the fear of losing his hold. He was willing to join Pakistan.
7. Nizam was adamant on his policies. He was averse to any negotiations and closed all channels of mediation.
8. Ultimately the Indian government launched a police campaign against Nizam. This campaign was named as ‘Operation Polo’.
9. On 17th September 1948 Nizam finally surrendered and Hyderabad state was merged in India.