History Question Answers Chapter 13 Fulfillment of Struggle for Independence Class 8 Maharashtra Board

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Exercise

1. Rewrite the statements by choosing the appropriate options.

1. There were more than six hundred small and big (c) Princely States in India.

2. All the princely states merged with India except the states of Junagad, (d) Hyderabad, and Kashmir.

2. Explain the following statements with reasons.

1. Junagad merged within India.

• The Nawab of Junagad wanted to join Pakistan, but the people of Junagad strongly opposed this decision.
• Due to public pressure, the Nawab fled to Pakistan, and Junagad merged with India in February 1948.

2. The Indian Government started police action against the Nizam.

• The Nizam of Hyderabad refused to merge with India and wanted to join Pakistan.
• His Razakar organization oppressed Hindus and pro-India Muslims, leading to public unrest.
• On 13 September 1948, the Indian Government began Operation Polo, a military action to integrate Hyderabad with India.

3. Hari Singh signed the ‘Instrument of Accession’ with India.

• Hari Singh, the ruler of Kashmir, wanted to remain independent but faced pressure from Pakistan.
• In October 1947, armed intruders supported by Pakistan invaded Kashmir, forcing Hari Singh to sign the Instrument of Accession with India for military assistance.

5. Answer the following questions in brief.

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

• As India’s Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel convinced princely rulers to merge with India using diplomacy and persuasion.
• He prepared the Instrument of Accession, allowing the princely states to retain certain privileges while joining India.
• Through his efforts, over 600 princely states became part of independent India, except Junagad, Hyderabad, and Kashmir, which required special actions.

2. Explain the contribution of Swami Ramananda Tirth in the struggle for liberation of Hyderabad.

• Swami Ramananda Tirth led the Hyderabad State Congress and fought for democratic rights in Hyderabad.
• He was supported by leaders like Govindbhai Shroff and P.V. Narasimha Rao in organizing protests against the Nizam’s rule.
• His leadership and the people’s struggle contributed to the success of Operation Polo, leading to Hyderabad’s merger with India on 17 September 1948.