The creation of India and Pakistan in 1947
The independence of India and Pakistan from British Rule on 15 August 1947 signified the conclusion of colonial domination in the region, leading to the establishment of two sovereign states. The independence movement, spearheaded by prominent figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was characterised by a profound aspiration for autonomy. Gandhi’s non-violent civil disobedience and Jinnah’s advocacy for a separate Muslim state proved instrumental in the struggle against British Rule. The British Library asserts that Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence and civil disobedience exerted a considerable influence on the Indian independence movement, attracting considerable international attention and support. Conversely, Jinnah's role in advocating for the rights of Muslims in India was instrumental in the establishment of Pakistan as a distinct nation.
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