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By KD Ji San
  • Independence and Partition

    Independence and Partition

    India became free from British rule, was divided into India and Pakistan, causing many people to move and violence to happen, and Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister.
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    Indian Independence

    India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. This period marked the end of colonial rule and the birth of a new nation. The journey continued until January 26, 1950, when India adopted its Constitution and became a sovereign republic. These dates symbolize freedom and the establishment of democratic governance.
  • Power Handed Over

    Power Handed Over

    Lord Mountbatten left India after giving power to Indians, and Pakistan chose Chaudhry Muhammad Ali as its first Finance Minister.
  • Refugee Movement Starts

    Refugee Movement Starts

    Millions of people started moving between India and Pakistan because of violence during Partition.
  • Kashmir Conflict Begins

    Kashmir Conflict Begins

    Tribal fighters attacked Jammu and Kashmir, which then joined India, starting a fight over the region.
  • Constitution Approved

    Constitution Approved

    India’s Constitution was agreed upon after almost three years of work, setting rules for the country.
  • Last Meeting of the Assembly

    Last Meeting of the Assembly

    The group that made the Constitution had its final meeting.
  • India Becomes a Republic

    India Becomes a Republic

    The Constitution started working, India became a republic, Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the first President, and every year January 26 is celebrated as Republic Day.