United States of Matsya
United State of Matsya | |||||
State of India | |||||
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Capital | Alwar | ||||
History | |||||
• | Merger of former princely states, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli after accession | 17 March 1948 | |||
• | Merger into Greater Rajasthan | 15 May 1949 | |||
Today part of | Rajasthan, India |
The United States of Matsya, also called Matsya Union or Matsya Sangh, was a State of India which was formed on 17 March 1948 by the merger of four erstwhile princely states, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli after accession.[1] Shobha Ram of Indian National Congress was the first and last chief minister of the State from 18 March 1948 till 15 May 1949.[1] Maharaja of Dholpur became its Rajpramukh.
On 15 May 1949, the Matsya Union was merged with Greater Rajasthan,[2] to form the United State of Rajasthan, which later became the state of Rajasthan on 26 January 1950.[3]
References
- 1 2 States of India since 1947
- ↑ "History of Legislature in Rajasthan". Rajasthan Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
- ↑ "Integration of Rajasthan". Rajasthan Legislative Assembly website. Retrieved 2009-06-04.
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