Explain the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the integratio

1.	Explain the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the integration of the Princely States in India.
Answer» 1. The problem of the merger of the princely states was very tactfully handled by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the then Home Minister of India. 2. He convinced the Princes that the merger of their states with India was in their interest. 3. He prepared the ‘Instrument of Accession’, acceptable to all. 4. The Princes accepted the proposal and all the states except Junagad, Kashmir and Hyderabad were merged with India. 5. These three states, too, were merged with India subsequently. 6. Thus, he took a firm stand and solved the issue of merger of princely states.

Explain the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the integration of the Princely States in India.

Answer»

1. The problem of the merger of the princely states was very tactfully handled by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the then Home Minister of India.

2. He convinced the Princes that the merger of their states with India was in their interest.

3. He prepared the ‘Instrument of Accession’, acceptable to all.

4. The Princes accepted the proposal and all the states except Junagad, Kashmir and Hyderabad were merged with India.

5. These three states, too, were merged with India subsequently.

6. Thus, he took a firm stand and solved the issue of merger of princely states.