Question

Write the names of any two princely states which were not satisfied with the Instrument of Accession.

Hint:

Key historical events in India's partition provide insights into regional conflicts.

Answer 1

The Instrument of Accession was a legal document that allowed princely states to accede to India after its independence in 1947. However, not all princely states were satisfied with this process, and some opposed or hesitated to join the newly independent Indian Union. Two notable princely states that were not satisfied with the Instrument of Accession are:

1. Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir was one of the most significant princely states that had reservations about acceding to India. The ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh, initially wanted to remain independent but eventually signed the Instrument of Accession in October 1947 after Pakistan-backed tribal invasion. The issue led to ongoing political and territorial disputes, especially regarding Article 370, which granted special status to the region.

2. Hyderabad

Hyderabad, under the Nizam, also initially refused to join India after independence, preferring to remain independent. The Nizam's government even tried to negotiate for independence. However, after much tension and the failure of negotiations, the Indian government launched "Operation Polo" in 1948, which led to the military annexation of Hyderabad into the Indian Union.

These princely states had their reasons for resistance, and their accession to India was marked by complex political, legal, and military events.