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Telangana Movement For Separate State (1948-2014)The Idea Of Telangana (1948-1970) — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · History

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Topics in Telangana Movement For Separate State (1948-2014)The Idea Of Telangana (1948-1970)

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Historical Background and Integration of Hyderabad

  • Telangana was part of the princely state of Hyderabad ruled by the Nizam until 1948.
  • Operation Polo (September 13–17, 1948) was a military action by India to integrate Hyderabad into the Indian Union after the Nizam refused to join.
  • Major General J.N. Choudhary became the military governor after the operation.
2

Early Administrative Changes and Cultural Shifts

  • In 1946, J.N. Choudhary abolished the Nizam’s currency (Hali Sikka), Jagirdari system, and Fasli calendar.
  • Urdu was replaced with English as the official language of administration.
  • Government holidays were shifted from Friday to Sunday.
3

Mulki Movement and Employment Rights

  • The term 'Mulki' referred to residents of Hyderabad State eligible for government jobs.
  • In 1952, non-local (non-mulki) officers were appointed in Telangana, sparking protests.
  • The Mulki Movement began in Warangal in June 1952 against these appointments.
4

Gentlemen’s Agreement and Safeguards

  • In 1956, Andhra and Telangana regions merged to form Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Gentlemen’s Agreement was signed to protect Telangana’s interests with 14 key points.
  • Key safeguards included: 60:40 job ratio (Telangana:Andhra), Mulki rules, TRC, and fund allocation.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Telangana Movement for Statehood (1948–1970)

Operation Polo / Police Action (1948)Mulki Rules and Employment RightsGentlemen's Agreement (1956)SRC (States Reorganisation Commission, 1953)Violation of Safeguards (1956–1969)Telangana Praja Samithi (TPS)Eight-Point Formula (1969)Role of Students and Youth

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