Princely States | MCQs

Explanation

At the time of Indian Independence in 1947, there were 565 princely states.

Out of these, 13 princely states decided to join Pakistan.

Pakistan (including both West and East) constituted about 20% of the total area of British India.

Explanation

The largest Princely state by area at the time of partition was Kashmir.

Out of 562 princely states during 1947, 13 princely states decided to join Pakistan.

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These 13 princely states are:

Bahawalpur: On 3 October 1947, the Nawab of Bahawalpur, Sadeq Mohammad Khan V, acceded his state to Pakistan, becoming the first ruler to do so successfully.

Khairpur: The state of Khairpur acceded to Pakistan on 3 October 1947.

Chitral: The Mehtar of Chitral, Muzaffar-ul-Mulk, stated his intention to accede to Pakistan on 15 August 1947. On 28 July 1969, President Yahya Khan announced the full integration

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Explanation

The ruler of Junagarh at the time of independence was Nawab Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III.

He was a Muslim ruler.

He initially opted to join Pakistan.

This decision was made despite the majority Hindu population in the state.

Explanation

Junagadh was a princely state that decided to accede to Pakistan in 1947.

This led to a major dispute between India and Pakistan.

On September 14, 1947, Nawab Mahabat Khan of Junagadh signed the Instrument of Accession, declaring Junagadh as part of Pakistan.

The dispute ultimately resulted in India's annexation of the state.

Explanation

Explanation

Out of 565 princely states during 1947, 13 princely states decided to join Pakistan. These 13 princely states are:

Bahawalpur: On 3 October 1947, the Nawab of Bahawalpur, Sadeq Mohammad Khan V, acceded his state to Pakistan, becoming the first ruler to do so successfully.

Khairpur: The state of Khairpur acceded to Pakistan on 3 October 1947.

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Chitral: The Mehtar of Chitral, Muzaffar-ul-Mulk, stated his intention to accede to Pakistan on 15 August 1947.

On 28 July 1969, President Yahya Khan announced the full integration

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The largest Princely state by area at the time of partition was Kashmir.

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Explanation

Hyderabad was its currency notes after joining the Dominion of India in 1948 and the Republic in 1950.

The Hyderabadi rupee was an independent currency separate from the Indian rupee.

Explanation

Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto served as the Dewan (Prime Minister) of Junagadh in 1947

He was a member of the Bhutto family, hailing from Larkana 

He was born on 8 March 1888 in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh

Died: 19 November 1957 (aged 69), Larkana

Resting place: Bhutto family mausoleum

Explanation

By the end of August 1947, most Hindu-majority princely states in British India had joined India

Except for a few, including Junagadh, Hyderabad, and Jammu and Kashmir

At the time of independence, there were 565 princely states, which were not directly ruled by the British

Explanation

Nawab Jahangir Yar was from the princely state of Junagarh, located in present-day Gujarat, India.

Muhammad Jahangir Khanji was the Nawab of Junagarh from 1989–2023

Known for: Struggle for the independence of Junagarh state

Khanji died of cancer in Karachi on 20 July 2023, at the age of 67