Who was the Rajparmukh of PEPSU at the time of its creation in 1948 ........

Punjab Polity and Governance

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Who was the 'Rajparmukh' of PEPSU at the time of its creation in 1948?

Jagatjit Singh

Gian Singh Rerewala

Yadavindra Singh

Raghbir Singh

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Explanation:

The Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) was a state of India uniting eight princely states between 1948 and 1956. The capital and principal city was Patiala. The state covered an area of 26,208 km². Shimla, Kasauli, Kandaghat, Dharampur and Chail also became part of the PEPSU.

When the state was formed in1948, the then-Maharaja of Patiala, Yadavindra Singh, was appointed its Rajpramukh (equivalent to Governor). He remained in office during the entire length of the state's short existence. The then Maharaja of Kapurthala, Jagatjit Singh, served as Uparajpramukh (lieutenant-governor).

Gian Singh Rarewala was sworn in on 13 January 1949 as the first Chief Minister of PEPSU. Col. Raghbir Singh became the next Chief Minister on 23 May 1951, and Brish Bhan the Deputy Chief Minister.