How many states were in India at 1950?

At the time of Independence and even during the 1950's there were no states as such as we see today but only princely states ruled by the petty kings. After the constitution coming into effect there was a dire need of organization of state. read more

At the time of Independence and even during the 1950’s there were no states as such as we see today but only princely states ruled by the petty kings. After the constitution coming into effect there was a dire need of organization of state. read more

The State of Mumbai was divided into two States i.e. Maharashtra and Gujarat by the Mumbai (Reorganisation) Act 1960 Kerala Created by the State Reorganisation Act, 1956. read more

From 26 January 1950 to 1 November 1956, India was a federation of ten Part A states, eight Part B states, nine Part C states, and four Part D Territories. After 1 November 1956, India was a federation of fourteen states and seven union territories. read more