Instrument of Accession, signed between Maharaja Hari Singh and then Governor-General of India, Lord Mountbatten, marked India’s accession of the erstwhile princely state.

What exactly happened in the history?
- During independence, the country was divided into two nations- India and Pakistan.
- According to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, the nations of India, Pakistan, and 580 princely states that had earlier accepted the paramountcy of the British crown via subsidiary alliances all regained their sovereignty.
- These princely states had to choose between remaining independent, joining India, or joining Pakistan.
- To join either of the newly-formed countries, the princely states were required to sign an Instrument of Accession or IoA, specifying the terms of accession.
- These princely states had to choose between these- independent, joining India, or joining Pakistan.
- To join either of the newly-formed countries, the princely states were required to sign an Instrument of Accession or IoA, specifying the terms of accession.
- Originally, Maharaja Hari Singh had decided to retain the independence of his state, signing standstill agreements with both the neighbouring countries to maintain the status quo.
- However, after he faced attacks from Pathan tribes people and army personnel from Pakistan, he sought India’s help and inked the treaty on October 26, 1947.
- This was a deal between the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and India. Lord Mountbatten accepted the Instrument a day later.

The Instrument of Accession provided the Indian Parliament with the capacity to legislate in respect of J&K in matters of Defence, External Affairs, as well as Communications.

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