Consider the following statements1. The Nizam wanted an independent st...
- Hyderabad, the largest of the Princely States was surrounded entirely by Indian territory. Some parts of the old Hyderabad state are today parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Its ruler carried the title, ‘Nizam’, and he was one of the world’s richest men.
- The Nizam wanted an independent status for Hyderabad. He entered into what was called the Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947 for a year while negotiations with the Indian government were going on.
View all questions of this test
Consider the following statements1. The Nizam wanted an independent st...
Understanding the Statements
To validate the correctness of the statements regarding the Nizam of Hyderabad, let's analyze each one carefully.
Statement 1: The Nizam wanted an independent status for Hyderabad
- The Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Pasha, indeed sought to maintain Hyderabad's independence after the British left India in 1947.
- He was reluctant to merge Hyderabad into the newly formed Indian Union, preferring to retain sovereignty, which was a significant aspect of his political stance during that period.
Statement 2: He entered into a Standstill Agreement with India in November 1947
- The Standstill Agreement, signed in November 1947, was indeed a temporary arrangement between the Nizam and the Indian government.
- It was meant to maintain the status quo while negotiations for Hyderabad’s future were underway, effectively allowing the Nizam to continue governing without immediate interference from India.
Conclusion
Both statements are accurate representations of historical events surrounding the Nizam and Hyderabad during the transition period after India's independence.
- Therefore, the answer to the question of which statements are not correct is "Neither of them," making option 'D' the correct choice.
This understanding is crucial for grasping the complexities of Hyderabad's integration into India and the political dynamics at play during that time.