Which one among the following Princely States opted for a direct deali

Which one among the following Princely States opted for a direct dealing with the Constituent Assembly in the year 1946 instead of through the Chamber of Princes?

Baroda

Travancore

Junagadh

Mysore

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The correct answer is B) Travancore. Travancore was one of the first princely states to declare its intention to become independent and not join the Indian Union in 1947. Even prior to this declaration, in 1946, some states like Travancore explored the possibility of dealing directly with the Constituent Assembly rather than exclusively through the Chamber of Princes, which represented the collective interests of the states.

– Travancore, under its Dewan C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, took a strong stance on independence and direct negotiations, bypassing the Chamber of Princes.
– This move was significant in the complex process of integrating princely states into the Indian Union.

The Chamber of Princes (Narendra Mandal) was an institution established in 1920 by a royal proclamation of the British government to provide a forum for the rulers of the princely states to voice their needs and aspirations. While many states used this channel, some, like Travancore, sought independent approaches during the crucial period leading up to India’s independence and the formation of the Constituent Assembly. Baroda was significant as the first state to accede to India, but Travancore’s early declaration of independence and direct dealings were notable in 1946-47. Junagadh and Mysore also eventually acceded to India.

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