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What was the significance of the Police Action in 1948 for Telangana?
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The Police Action in 1948 ended the autocratic rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad and integrated the princely state into the Indian Union. This marked the beginning of democratic governance in Telangana a…
Who were the Mulkis and why did the Mulki movement emerge?
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Mulkis were people born or permanently residing in Hyderabad State. The Mulki movement emerged because non-Mulkis, especially from North India and later Andhra, were dominating government jobs. Locals…
What did the 1886 Employees Civil List reveal about job distribution in Hyderabad State?
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The 1886 Employees Civil List showed that out of 476 posts, 230 were held by non-Mulkis who received 58% of the total salary, while 246 Mulkis received only 42%. This imbalance sparked widespread prot…
What action did the 6th Nizam take in 1888 regarding Mulki rights?
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In 1888, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, the 6th Nizam, issued a Farman (official order) stating that only Mulkis should be appointed to government vacancies. This was a direct response to growing unrest over n…
What were the key provisions of the 1919 Farman issued by Osman Ali Khan?
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The 1919 Farman defined a Mulki as: (1) anyone born in Hyderabad, (2) someone who lived there for at least 15 years, (3) wives of Mulkis, and (4) women who returned after divorce or widowhood. This st…
Why was the Gair-Mulki Movement launched in 1952?
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The Gair-Mulki Movement of 1952 was launched due to the continued dominance of non-Mulkis, especially people from Andhra, in government jobs and education. The death of a school principal due to biase…
What were the main demands of the Joint Action Committee during the 1952 Gair-Mulki Movement?
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The Joint Action Committee demanded: (1) formation of a cabinet sub-committee on Mulki rights, (2) job notifications for Mulkis, and (3) elimination of non-Mulki domination in government services.
What was the Vishalandhra movement?
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The Vishalandhra movement was a political campaign to merge the Telugu-speaking regions of Hyderabad State (Telangana) with the Andhra region of Madras Presidency to form a single Telugu-speaking stat…
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