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What document did the last Nawab of Junagadh sign to join Pakistan?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The last Nawab signed an Instrument of Accession.
  • He used this document to accede Junagadh to the Dominion of Pakistan.
  • The accession also covered vassal states Sardargadh and Bantva Manavadar.
  • This happened after the Partition of British India in 1947.
  • India did not recognize the Instrument of Accession.

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