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Question
Many princely states excluding only a very few exceptions merged in Independent India because ______.
Options
Kings of princely states would be paid handsome salaries.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel skilfully took a conciliatory approach and prepared an instrument of accession.
The government of India promised the kings of princely states to keep their rights intact.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel promised a big reward if the princely states merged with India.
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Solution
Many princely states excluding only a very few exceptions merged into Independent India because Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel skilfully took a conciliatory approach and prepared an instrument of accession.
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