The Movement for the Formation of Telangana State
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Merger of Hyderabad State with India (1948)
- Nizam wanted to form an independent state when British left India
- Eight out of sixteen districts of Hyderabad state were Telugu-speaking (called Telangana)
- Andhra Mahasabha emerged in 1920s-1930s to promote Telugu education and democratic government
Gentlemen's Agreement and Formation of Andhra Pradesh (1956)
- Three Telugu-speaking regions: Telangana, Coastal Andhra, and Rayalaseema had different cultures
- Telangana had composite culture influenced by Muslim, Dalit, tribal communities and various languages
- Coastal Andhra was more Sanskritized and had better access to English education
1969 Agitation
- Three main causes: diversion of surplus revenue, employment discrimination, violation of Mulki rules
- Started as protest over appointments, became mass movement led by Osmania University students
- 370 people died according to official records, mostly students
Growing Discontent and Uneven Development
- Despite development projects (1956-1990), benefits went mainly to other regions
- Agricultural progress measured by Gross Cropped Area showed Andhra growth (20%) vs Telangana stagnation (5%)
- Irrigation expansion: Telangana dependent on expensive wells, Andhra got government canals
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