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Describe the role of Sardar Patel in the integration of princely states into Indian Union. |
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Answer» As the deputy prime minister and the first home minster of India, he considered integration of 565 princely states into Indian union as his primary responsibility. It may look easy now. But it was a very complicated task which required skilful persuasion. He evoked patriotic spirit to get the signatures on ‘Instrument of Accession’ which meant that the states agreed to become a part of the Union of India. Accession of the Princely States of Junagadh, Hyderabad, Kashmir and Manipur proved more difficult than the rest. But Sardar Patel, with his diplomatic skills successfully integrated these states into the Indian Union. |
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