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Post-Independence IndiaEXAMINEYear 201615 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Critically examine the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Reorganization of states, tribal consolidation, wars, emergency, linguistic policy, green revolution political impacts.
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Integration of Princely States, Instrument of Accession
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