Saraswati Singh, previously a princess with a different name, was widely renowed as a genius princess. Especially among the various royalties of India and around the world.
The Saudi Arabia royal family tried to fix an engagement with her. But since Nizam has been the richest person in the world for a long time, he refused when her daughter declined it.
She still remembers that she had to pull, "I always want to live with Papa" card.
Well, when she returned from USA after completing her studies in Electrical Engineering and History, she wanted to join politics.
Outside of Hyderabad.
Since a princely state can't really go against the British government, she had to be 'expelled' from the Royal Family.
Nizam wouldn't have agreed, but changing her name and leaving religion did it.
He was very angry at that time, and she only excaped alive because she was just too famous in the world and especially the royal families.
Killing a well-known daughter will have taken a huge hit in his reputation.
So he kicked her out of the royal family and Hyderabad princely state altogether, but allowed her to have all her jewelleries and other riches, along with some pocket money before she can stand up on her own legs.
Well, 'pocket money' according to the richest man in the world is definitely not small for others. And he gave a big pocket money to retain his reputation of being kind to his daughter, even though she turned out to be a disappointment.
But, Nizam contacted her on his own now. Someone who would have executed her if not for his reputation.
Afterall, currently, Hyderabad is the most important princely state.
Not only it is the richest, but it has a very large landmass, and failing to integrate it back into India will make interaction between the centre and southern states difficult.
It simply cannot be allowed to exist independently or join Pakistan, which is Nizam's stance.
He knows that if India takes military action, there is no chance of him remaining in control.
So not only is he in talks with other princely states like Junagadh to put pressure on Indian government to think twice before taking military action, he has now reached to his daughter who is in the government, to put pressure on the government from the inside.
The messenger of Nizam arrived in Saraswati's mansion.
In a private meeting, he gave her Nizam's letter.
It said many things.
-25 Crore INR (250 million USD) in bribe.
-Restoring her status as a proncess of Hyderabad.
-Hyderabad will not join Pakistan but become an independent country allied with India. She has to ensure that.
Reading the letter, she thought about it.
Him dropping the wish to join Pakistan is due to having a personal connection in the Indian government.
Afterall, Balochistan must have also bribed Muslim League in trying to become an independent country. Yet it is being invaded.
He may bribe the entirety of Pakistani government, but a bribe is much less alluring than seizing the entire wealth.
So, the next option is to try to become Independent while making sure to have good relation with India.
Which, just isn't possible.
She dialed the telephone and directly called the Nizam.
After some rings, he picked up.
"Hello."
"Hello. How are you doing, Nizam ji?"
"Hahaha! Why are you addressing me like a stranger? I am your Papa."
She raised her eyebrow at that.
"What you are asking for is impossible."
"Why don't you try a little? It should be-"
"The most I can do is Hyderabad becoming a state of India, with special status so that you remain the ruler, and aside from military, foreign and education matters, Hyderabad can remain autonomous."
"..."
"It's literally impossible that a big princely state like Hyderabad can become an independent country. Patel ji was pissed when you told the government that you wish Hyderabad to become independent country or become a part of Pakistan.
He might have tolerated it if you just said to become independent country like many princely states. By mentioning that you want to join Pakistan, there is no way you will have any power."
"Can you just try talking with Gandhi-"
"Nehru ji and Gandhi ji have no power in the integration of India. Gandhi ji is not a part of the Congress Party, and Nehru ji didn't get even one vote from the senior members. Patel ji can become the Prime Minister any time he wants."
"Try talking to Gandhi ji beta. Didn't Patel ji withdrew his win when Gandhiji persuaded him?"
"That's because as a Prime Minister, he wouldn't be able to fully focus on the main matter of integrating the princely states.
If his Vice PM position becomes an obstacle, he will become PM. There is no one who will object. He is the most popular member of Congress by a very large, majority margin."
He contemplated his daughter's words.
Right now, many police officers in the border of Hyderabad have surrounded the Princely State. The people are protesting against him in power. And most of the police under him don't seem to support him either.
Previously, British allowed his dynasty to remain in power. But now the British protection is gone...
"Alright."
"Hmmm, I will arrive in Hyderabad in 3 days. Patel ji is nearby too, so invite him.
I will lead the negotiations, as a princess of Hyderabad."
"Alright. So I will declare the degree about restoring your position. As for the-"
"Just donate 50 crore in the Delhi Development Fund by tomorrow morning. I don't have any need of personal wealth."
"Alright. I will be happy to see you after so long, my princess."
"Yeah..."
After that, she hung up the phone.
After the messenger left, she called Sardar Patel.
"I have contacted him."
"Alright."
Operation Freedom will commence tomorrow.