In which year did the State of Tehri merged with Indian Union primarily ?

In which year did the State of Tehri merged with Indian Union primarily ? Correct Answer 1949 A.D.

The correct answer is 1949 A.D.

Key Points

  • The people of Tehri region actively participated in the independence of the country during the Quit India Movement.
    • When the country was declared independent in 1947, the residents of the princely state of Tehri started their own movement to free themselves from the clutches of the Maharaja.
    • Due to the agitation, the situation spiraled out of control and it became difficult for the Panwar dynasty to rule the region.
    • As a result, Manvendra Shah, the 60th king of the Panwar dynasty, accepted the sovereignty of the Indian government.
    • Thus in 1949 Tehri princely state was merged with Uttar Pradesh and given the status of a new district, Tehri Garhwal.

Additional Information

  • Tehri Garhwal
    • It is a district of Uttarakhand and a part of Garhwal region.
    • It is currently one of the three districts of Uttarakhand receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund programme.
    • Tehri Dam, a major hydroelectric project on the Bhagirathi River is located in this district.

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