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Historical Background of Telangana State

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

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

Topics in Historical Background of Telangana State

1

Emergence of the Mulki Movement

  • The term 'Mulki' referred to people born or permanently residing in Hyderabad State, who had special rights in government jobs.
  • During the 19th century, non-Mulkis (especially North Indians) were heavily recruited under Salar Jung, leading to resentment.
  • In 1888, a Farman was issued stating only Mulkis could be appointed to government posts after widespread agitation.
2

Formation of Hyderabad State (1948)

  • Hyderabad State was a princely state ruled by the Nizam until 1948.
  • Operation Polo (Police Action) in 1948 led to its integration into the Indian Union.
  • General Chaudhuri established a military government and issued key reforms like abolishing Hali Sikka coins and Friday holidays.
3

Visalandhra Movement and SRC Recommendations

  • After Andhra State was formed in 1953, demands grew for merging Telangana with Andhra to form 'Visalandhra'.
  • The Communist Party supported Visalandhra with the slogan 'Visalandhra Praja Rajyam'.
  • The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was formed in 1953 and visited Hyderabad in 1954.
4

Gentlemen's Agreement and Its Violation

  • The Gentlemen's Agreement of 1956 promised safeguards for Telangana during the merger with Andhra.
  • Key safeguards included Mulki Rules, separate budget, and a Regional Committee for development.
  • The Telangana Regional Coordination Committee (TRCC) was formed but failed due to lack of power and funding.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Formation of Telangana State

Mulki MovementFormation of Hyderabad State (1948)Visalandhra MovementStates Reorganisation Commission (SRC)Gentlemen's Agreement 1956Violation of Safeguards1969 Telangana AgitationSix-Point Formula 1973

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