On 14th February 1948, the Government of India took the Authority over the administration of Bharatpur, who was appointed the administrator of the State of Bharatpur?

On 14th February 1948, the Government of India took the Authority over the administration of Bharatpur, who was appointed the administrator of the State of Bharatpur? Correct Answer S. N. Sapru

The correct answer is S. N. Sapru.

Key Points

  • S. N. Sapru was appointed the administrator of the State of Bharatpur when the Government of India took Authority over the administration of Bharatpur on 14th February 1948.
  • Matsya union was the first state to be formed in Rajasthan with the integration of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli which joined the Indian Union.
  • Matsya Union was inaugurated on 17th March 1948 and the cabinet of this union was formed under the leadership of Shri Shobha Ram.
  • At the time of independence, Rajasthan had 19 princely states and 3 thikanas.
  • Though the princely states were declared to have been annexed to the Union of India and the process of merger and unification was completed in 1956.

Additional Information

  • V. P. Menon
    • Vappala Pangunni Menon was an Indian civil servant.
    • He served as Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of the States, under Sardar Patel.
    • He played a vital role in India's partition and political integration.
  • Shobharam
    • ​Shobha Ram Kumawat was a politician from Rajasthan.
    • He was a member of the 1st and 2nd Lok Sabha.
    • He was the first and only chief minister of the United States of Matsya, serving from its formation on 18 March 1948 to 15 May 1949.

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