In the merger of Rajasthan states to know the opinion of the people of Bharatpur, Dholpur, Riyasats, a committee was constituted and members of the committee are Dr. Shankar Raw Dew, R K Sidhawa and Parbhudayal.
The United States of Matsya, also called Matsya Sangh, was a State of India which was formed on 17 March 1948 by the merger of four erstwhile princely states, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli after accession.
Shobha Ram Kumawat of Indian National Congress was the first and last chief minister of the State from 18 March 1948 till 15 May 1949.