On which date did the Indian Army march into Hyderabad State (Operation Polo)?

Correct answer: 13 Sep 1948. India began Operation Polo and marched into Hyderabad on 13 September 1948.

Background: Operation Polo was India’s military action against Hyderabad State. The Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, had not joined India or Pakistan after 1947.

• 26 Nov 1947: 26 November 1947 is not the date.
• 1st Feb 1948: 1 February 1948 is not the date.
• 14 Nov 1948: 14 November 1948 is not the date.

Did you know? Indian troops entered on 13 September 1948, and Hyderabad surrendered on 17 September 1948. It is called “Polo” because Hyderabad had many polo grounds.

Memory trick: 13 September 1948 = Hyderabad falls.