Hyderabad
Geographical Context
- Hyderabad, the largest of the Princely States, was completely surrounded by Indian territory, with parts of its former territory now belonging to Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
- Ruled by the Nizam, Hyderabad was known for its immense wealth, making the Nizam one of the wealthiest individuals globally.
Standstill Agreement
- In November 1947, the Nizam entered into a Standstill Agreement with India, seeking an independent status for Hyderabad while negotiations with the Indian government were ongoing.
Peasant Movement
- Opposition to the Nizam’s rule intensified within Hyderabad State, particularly in the Telangana region, where the peasantry suffered under oppressive conditions.
- The movement gained momentum, with women, who experienced severe oppression, actively participating in large numbers.
Challenges of nation building| Class 12 Political Science Notes
Challenges of Nation building: The first few years in the life of independent India were full of challenges. Some of the most pressing ones concerned the national unity and territorial integrity of India. We begin the story of politics in India since independence by looking at how three of these challenges of nation-building were successfully negotiated in the first decade after 1947.
Table of Content
- Challenges Faced in Nation-Building
- Responses to Challenges
- Partition
- Partition Decision
- Gandhi Ji’s Sacrifice
- Integration of Princely States
- Role of Government
- Hyderabad
- Manipur