When India and Pakistan were one country, it was called British India. It was under British rule until 1947 when it was divided into two separate countries - India and Pakistan.
they divided the Indian subcontinent into 2 irregularly shaped countries, India and Pakistan
Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."
Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."
The British divided its Indian colony into India and Pakistan in 1947, following the partition of India. Pakistan was created as a separate nation for Muslims, while India remained a secular state with a Hindu majority.
There is no evidence, that Pakistan had a war with India in 1947. The first was between these two countries took place in 1948.
India and Pakistan both became independent in 1947.
India and Pakistan
Pakistan: August 14, 1947 / India: August 15, 1947
The Independence and partition of the countries.
no in 1947 they were founded as separate states.
Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed.