NationalSaturday, 15 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Hyderabad on 15 August 1947: two Independence Days amid Nizam rule and Join Indian Union campaign
The report recalls how Hyderabad saw parallel Independence Day observances on 15 August 1947 under Nizam rule, flag-hoisting drives, arrests, and the Join Indian Union campaign.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 15 August 1947 in Hyderabad, while India became independent, the Nizam's dominion saw parallel celebrations and crackdowns, including arrests at 3 a.m. and flag-hoisting calls linked to the 'Join Indian Union' campaign.
Key specifics
- At 3 a.m. on 15 August 1947, Congress workers Krishnacharya Joshi, Dr. G.S. Melkote and Ramananda Tirtha were picked up from Narayanguda and sent to Musheerabad Central Jail.
- Ramananda Tirtha urged people to unfurl the flag wherever possible as part of the 'Join Indian Union' campaign.
- At Goshapet High School in Dhoolpet, Brij Rani Gour and Yashoda Bai hoisted the flag on 15 August 1947.
- At Darussalam, Razakar leader Kasim Rizvi unfurled the yellow Asafia flag and a salvo of 110 guns was fired.
- Curfew in Secunderabad remained in force until 20 August 1947, and the Bombay-Madras Express was checked at Gulbarga station at 2 p.m. on 15 August 1947.
Exam lens
Modern Indian history and Telangana polity, 15 August 1947, Hyderabad State, Nizam, Razakar, Asafia flag, Musheerabad Central Jail; TNPSC may ask who led the flag-hoisting call or what the 'Join Indian Union' campaign was.