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Option 1: Hyderabad - This princely state did not accede to the Indian Union after independence. It was ruled by the Nizams and they wanted to remain independent or join Pakistan. However, India argued that Hyderabad, being geographically located within its territory, should accede to the Indian Union. Eventually, after a period of unrest and the Indian army`s intervention, Hyderabad was incorporated into India.
Option 2: Junagarh - This princely state, located in Gujarat, initially chose to accede to Pakistan. However, the majority of the population was Hindu and they revolted against this decision. The Indian government supported their cause and eventually, in November 1947, Junagarh was merged into the Indian Union.
Option 3: Kashmir - This princely state, ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, initially decided to remain independent. However, faced with an invasion by Pakistani tribesmen, the Maharaja sought military assistance from India and acceded to the Indian Union. This led to the Indo-Pakistani conflict over Kashmir.
Option 4: Jodhpur - This princely state, located in Rajasthan, acceded to the Indian Union after independence. It became part of the state of Rajasthan when the princely states were integrated into the