Tag Archives: Union of India

The position of sovereign Indian States on the eve of independence, ultimately leading to integration with the Union of India later

On the 132nd birth anniversary of Maharaja Vijaysinhji of Rajpipla, recalling his lead role in the merger of Gujarat States with the Union of India

130th Birth Anniversary of Maharaja Vijaysinhji of Rajpipla, 30th January 2020

From merger to Statue, Rajpipla comes a full circle after seven decades

Patriotism of H.H. Maharaja Shri Vijaysinhji of Rajpipla, one of the first rulers to merge his State with the Union of India. Excerpts from Shri V.P. Menon’s book ‘The Story of Integration of Indian States’