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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the "Iron Man of India," used a mix of "carrots and sticks" (diplomacy and firm pressure).

Most rulers signed this document, agreeing to become a part of the Union of India.

This is a frequent "Higher Order Thinking" question. Despite the creation of Pakistan as a religious state, India’s leaders (Nehru, Gandhi, Patel) insisted on a secular state because:

The primary task was to shape a nation that was united yet accommodated the massive geographical and cultural diversity. People feared that a diverse India could not remain one country for long.

Partition wasn't just a border on a map; it was a "division of hearts."

A religious state would contradict the democratic and civilizational values of the national movement.

Immediately after independence, India faced three "make or break" challenges:

Junagadh, Hyderabad, Kashmir, and Manipur required special intervention (like the "Police Action" in Hyderabad). 4. Reorganisation of States: The Language Factor

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