The Maaharaja of Kashmir signed the so-called Instrument of Accession to India on_________?
Correct answer: B. 26 October 1947
- A. 15 October 1947
- B. 26 October 1947
- C. 27 October 1947
- D. 28 October 1947
Explanation
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947, while Indian troops arrived in Kashmir on 27 October. The one-day distinction is why 27 October is often associated with the military intervention rather than the signing.
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