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What was the Nizam's stance on Hyderabad's accession post-Indian independence?
Immediate accession
Remain independent
Become a democracy
Merge with Pakistan
Answer
Remaining independent was the Nizam's stance on Hyderabad's accession after India gained independence. The Nizam, the ruler of Hyderabad, hoped to maintain the state's sovereignty and autonomy. He aspired to preserve Hyderabad's distinct cultural and historical identity, fearing the potential loss of autonomy, political power, and influence within the larger Indian union.
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