Monthly Archives: October 2018

Static – Modern History (Post-Independence) – Relations with Pakistan | Focus – Mains

Despite the Kashmir issue, the Government of India adopted towards Pakistan a policy of fair dealing and of promoting conciliation and reducing mutual tensions.

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Static – Modern History (Post-Independence) – Integration of the Princely States (3) | Focus – Mains

The state of Kashmir bordered on both India and Pakistan. Its ruler Hari Singh did not accede either to India or Pakistan. Fearing democracy in India and communalism in Pakistan, he hoped to stay out of both and to continue to wield power as an independent ruler.

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Static – Modern History (Post-Independence) – Integration of the Princely States (2) | Focus – Mains

A few days before Independence, the Maharaja of Manipur, Bodhachandra Singh, signed the Instrument of Accession with the Indian government on the assurance that the internal autonomy of Manipur would be maintained.

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