Integration of Princely States into India

Jodhpur was the first princely state to accede to the Indian Union on April 18, 1947.

Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last Nizam of Hyderabad, reigning from 1911 to 1948.

Hyderabad was the largest princely state in terms of area, covering an area of 214,190 square kilometers.

Hyderabad was the most populous princely state, with a population of 18.6 million in 1941.

Travancore had the highest literacy rate among the princely states, with a literacy rate of 42.2% in 1941.

Travancore was the first princely state to adopt a democratic constitution, the Travancore-Cochin Constitution, in 1949.

Hyderabad was the last princely state to accede to the Indian Union on September 17, 1948.

Hyderabad was known as the 'Jewel of India' due to its rich cultural heritage, architectural marvels, and natural beauty.