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Historical Background of Telangana State

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

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Overview

The formation of Telangana as a separate state in 2014 was the result of a long and complex historical struggle spanning over six decades. This chapter traces the political, social, and economic factors that shaped the Telangana movement, beginning from the integration of Hyderabad State into the In

Key Concepts

The Mulki movement emerged to protect

The Mulki movement emerged to protect the rights of local residents (Mulkis) in Hyderabad State for government jobs. It began in 1888 and intensified

The Vishalandhra movement aimed at merging

The Vishalandhra movement aimed at merging Telugu-speaking regions of Andhra and Telangana into one linguistic state. Supported by the Communist Party

The SRC

The SRC, headed by Fazal Ali, recommended in 1955 that Telangana should remain a separate state for at least six years before considering merger with

When Telangana merged with Andhra

When Telangana merged with Andhra in 1956, the Gentlemen's Agreement promised safeguards like the Mulki Rules, a Regional Committee, and equitable dev

Repeated agitations in 1969

Repeated agitations in 1969, 1972, and 2001–2014 highlighted the failure of safeguards. The 1969 agitation saw mass protests and loss of lives. The 20

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the emergence of Telangana state
  • Explain the formation of Hyderabad State in 1948
  • Analyze the Vishalandhra movement and its implications
  • Discuss the various committees and reports on Telangana's deprivation
  • Trace the evolution of the Telangana movement leading to statehood in 2014

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