India By JulianaCoelho Jan 1, 1940 Muhammad Ali Jinnah demanded that a new country be formed from India for the Muslims, which would be called Pakistan Sep 2, 1945 World War II ends Aug 15, 1947 India became independent Oct 1, 1947 India and Pakistan Split Period: Oct 1, 1947 to Dec 1, 1948 Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 Jan 26, 1950 Constitution of India came into force Jan 26, 1950 Jawaharlal Nehru became the Indian first prime minister Mar 14, 1950 Resolution 80 passed regarding Indo-Pakistani War Jun 25, 1950 North Korea attacks South Jun 25, 1950 Resolution 82 established