Merge of Bhopal: The Nawab of Bhopal did not like to merge his state into Indian union. After the declaration of Cripp’s Mission, he tried to influence other Hindu and Muslim rulers. This event made the Maharaja of Bikaner and Patiala aggressive. Jinnah and other officials of Nawab were supporting these rulers to merge with Pakistan. But finally, with the efforts of Sardar Patel, Bhopal was merged with India.

Merger of Rajput states with India: In Rajasthan, maharaja of Jodhpur and Udaipur wanted to merge their states with India, but Nizam of Hyderabad and Bhopal were creating some problems. Jinnah and the British officials were trying to influence the Nawab of Bhopal. The Nawab of Bhopal could merge into Pakistan only when the Maharaja of Udaipur was ready to support the Nawab of Bhopal. However, the Maharana of Udaipur denied and merged with India. People of of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer wanted to merge with India. But, the ruler of Jodhpur with the support of Jinnah and other Muslim leaders was interested to merge with Pakistan and also wanted Jaisalmer to go along with him.

But, due to Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon’s diplomatic policy, Jinnah could not get success. Finally, these rulers agreed for a merger with India. During all this process, the state to Travancore declared to be independent. But, some leaders of the Congress raised in agitation. The ruler signed the documents of the merger. Therefore, the successful merger of Bhopal and all the Rajput states with India has a great importance in history.