Negotiating Accession, Sovereignty, and State Survival in the Integration of Princely India, 1947
AGENDA
Chamber of princes
(1947)
As the British withdrew from the subcontinent in 1947, the future of over 560 princely states became uncertain. These states, once protected under British rule through subsidiary alliances, must now decide their path forward. They can choose to join India or Pakistan, or attempt to remain independent in a rapidly changing and unstable environment. With the end of British authority, rulers are left to make decisions without external support or guarantees. The Chamber of Princes becomes a key platform where these rulers discuss their options and respond to growing pressure. Each state must consider factors such as geography, economic strength, public opinion, and security. Internal unrest, political uncertainty, and the threat of conflict make these decisions even more difficult. At DSMUN 2026, this committee will function as a crisis simulation where situations evolve quickly. Delegates will face challenges such as territorial disputes, diplomatic pressure, and possible military action. Every decision will carry immediate consequences, not just for individual states, but for the future of the entire subcontinent and its long-term stability and unity.
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CHAIRPERSON
rAFAY singh Habibullah
Rafay is a 12th-grade student pursuing the IBDP with a strong interest in the Natural Sciences. Beyond the classroom, he enjoys tracking the world of politics, which led him to developing a keen interest in MUNs. An experienced writer, he serves as the senior editor of the Doon School Weekly, the school’s flagship publication, the Chief-of-Production of the Echo, the school’s premier science publication, and the senior editor of VIBGYOR, the school’s premier art magazine. On the sports field, he enjoys playing football and swimming. With a passion for technology, he serves as the school’s Audio Visual Squad Boy-in-Charge, managing background requirements for every event at Doon. Stepping up from Deputy Chairperson at last year’s conference, he is proud to serve in the post of Chairperson for the Historical Crisis Committee at DSMUN 2026.
Barun Borgoyari is a 12th-grade student pursuing the ISC curriculum in the Humanities stream. With strong academic interests in History, Political Science, and Economics, he aspires to pursue a career in public administration. Beyond the classroom, his passion for International Relations, World History, and Warfare Studies has drawn him into the world of MUNs, thus leading him to participate and win laurels in several conferences on the circuit. An enthusiastic conservationist, Barun works actively towards wildlife conservation and the protection of biodiversity in India’s Northeast region, alongside serving as the Senior Editor of The Grandslam, the school’s premier sports publication. On the sports field, he is a dedicated track and field athlete who has represented the school in numerous district, state, and IPSC championships, and currently leads his house as its House PT Captain and House Athletics Captain. Stepping up from his previous role as a Deputy Chairperson, Barun is delighted to serve as the Committee Director for the Indian Historical Crisis Committee at DSMUN 2026.
