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THREAD on #Telangana and the history of its formation as a separate state. The States Reorganisation Committee recommended against its merger with the Andhra areas, so why did it happen?
The answer lies in the erstwhile state of Hyderabad that Telangana was part of
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The answer lies in the erstwhile state of Hyderabad that Telangana was part of
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Telangana & AP were both part of the Nizam/Asaf Jahi state, but the Andhra areas were eventually ceded to the British in the 19th century.
Hyderabad state was annexed to India in 1948. At the time, it comprised of 16 districts.8 in Telangana, 5 in Maharashtra and 3 in Karnataka.
Hyderabad state was annexed to India in 1948. At the time, it comprised of 16 districts.8 in Telangana, 5 in Maharashtra and 3 in Karnataka.
Population of Hyderabad population: 18.7 million.
Language breakup: 47.8% Telugu, 24.3% Marathi, 11.6% Urdu, 10.5% Kannada and 5.8% others.
In 1947, Hyderabad's last Nizam Osman Ali Khan refused to join India or Pak. He wanted to stay independent. But it wasn't going to work.
Language breakup: 47.8% Telugu, 24.3% Marathi, 11.6% Urdu, 10.5% Kannada and 5.8% others.
In 1947, Hyderabad's last Nizam Osman Ali Khan refused to join India or Pak. He wanted to stay independent. But it wasn't going to work.
