In 1947, the 'Instrument of Accession' related to Kashmir Valley was signed between _____ and Government of India.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Maharaja Hari Singh
The ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Hari Singh, signed the ‘Instrument of Accession’ with the Government of India in 1947, when Pakistan sent tribal infiltrators to capture Kashmir and he asked for Indian military help.
NCERT (2026-27): “Roots of the Problem … Before 1947, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was a Princely State. Its ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh did not want to merge either with India or Pakistan but to have an independent status for his state.… Roots of the Problem … In October 1947, Pakistan sent tribal infiltrators from its side to capture Kashmir. This forced the Maharaja to ask for Indian military help. India extended the military support and drove back the infiltrators from Kashmir valley, but only after the Maharaja had signed an ‘Instrument of Accession’ with the Government of India.…” |