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Who was made the Rajpramukh (State head) of Matsya Sangh?
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Who was made the Rajpramukh (State head) of Matsya Sangh?

A.

Ruler of Bharatpur

B.

Ruler of Dholpur

C.

Ruler of Alwar

D.

Ruler of Karauli

Correct option is B


The Maharaja of Dholpur was appointed as the Rajpramukh (State head) of the Matsya Union (Matsya Sangh). The
Matsya Union was formed on 18 March 1948 by merging the four princely states of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and
Karauli, following their accession to the Indian Union. The formation of Matsya Sangh was part of the larger
process of merging princely states to integrate them into the Union of India.
The Matsya Union had Shobha Ram Kumawat of the Indian National Congress as its first and last Chief Minister,
serving from 18 March 1948 to 15 May 1949. On 15 May 1949, the Matsya Union was merged into Greater
Rajasthan, forming the United State of Rajasthan, which became the state of Rajasthan on 26 January 1950.
Information Booster:
•Formation of Matsya Sangh: Created on 18 March 1948 by merging the princely states of Alwar, Bharatpur,
Dholpur, and Karauli.
•Rajpramukh: The Maharaja of Dholpur was made the Rajpramukh of the Matsya Union.
•Chief Minister: Shobha Ram Kumawat was the first and last Chief Minister of the Matsya Union.
•Merger with Rajasthan: On 15 May 1949, the Matsya Union was merged into Greater Rajasthan, leading to the
formation of the United State of Rajasthan.
•Final Integration: Rajasthan became a full-fledged state of India on 26 January 1950.
Additional Information:
•Ruler of Bharatpur: Bharatpur was one of the princely states in the Matsya Union, but its ruler was not appointed
as the Rajpramukh.
•Ruler of Alwar: Alwar was also part of the Matsya Union but its ruler did not hold the position of Rajpramukh.
•Ruler of Karauli: Karauli was a member state in the Matsya Union, but its ruler was not chosen as the Rajpramukh.

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