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World War II
On this date, Britain took India into the war, to which the (India's) Congress opposed. -
Hindus and Muslims
Before this date, Hindus were the major population and Muslims the largest religious minority. -
Lahore Resolution
Muslim League's "Pakistan" said they were a separate nation, so they called for the creation of separate states through this formal political statement. -
"Quit India" movement
The opposition to British India being included in Great Britain's military ranks led to a movement against British rule. -
End of Gandhi and Nehru's imprisonment
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Great Calcutta Killing
Also known as Direct Action Day. The riot and persecution of Hindus left 4,000 dead and 100,000 homeless people. -
Announcement of Independence
Lord Louis Mountbatten announced that independence would arrive in August of the same year.
Admiral of the Fleet, Louis Francis Albert Victor Nicholas Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma (born Prince Louis of Battenberg; 25 June 1900 – 27 August 1979), was a British Royal Navy officer and statesman, an uncle of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and second cousin once removed of Queen Elizabeth II. -
Independence of eastern and western Indian territory
Pakistan was declared a separate nation. -
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Partition
Division of the British India into Pakistan and India -
"India" independence
India became a sovereign and democratic nation. -
Officially split
Pakistan and India became separate nations.
