15/10/2025
Tripura Merger Agreement — a crucial event in the modern political history of the state of Tripura and India.
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#1. Date of Signing
The Tripura Merger Agreement was signed on 9 September 1949 between the Maharani of Tripura and the Government of India.
#2. Date of Official Merger
Tripura officially became a part of India on 15 October 1949, marking the end of its status as a princely state.
#3. Signatories
The agreement was signed by Kanchan Prava Devi (Maharani of Tripura, acting as Regent) on behalf of the state and V.P. Menon on behalf of the Government of India.
#4. Reason for Merger
The merger took place after the death of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman in 1947. His son was a minor, so the Maharani acted as regent and decided to merge with India to ensure political stability and security.
#5. Accession to India
Tripura had initially signed the Instrument of Accession on 13 August 1947, allowing India to handle defense, external affairs, and communications. Full merger followed later in 1949.
#6. Becoming a ‘C’ Category State
After the merger, Tripura was administered as a Part ‘C’ state (under a Chief Commissioner appointed by the Government of India).
#7. Integration without Violence
Unlike some princely states, Tripura’s merger with India was peaceful and through a formal agreement, without armed conflict.
#8. Cultural and Political Sensitivity
The merger was done with an understanding to respect the unique culture and traditions of Tripura, which was predominantly tribal at that time.
#9. Transition to Union Territory and Statehood
Tripura remained a Part ‘C’ state until 1956, became a Union Territory in 1956, and was later granted full statehood on 21 January 1972.
#10. Historical Significance
The merger marked the end of over 500 years of royal rule by the Manikya dynasty and laid the foundation for democratic governance in Tripura.
