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India formally became an independent nation, no longer subject to British rule, in August of 1947. Despite achieving independence, India continued (and still continues) to serve as a voluntary member of the Commonwealth of Nations, comprised mostly of former British territories and dominions.
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∙ 11y ago1947, on 15th August, when the last British Viceroy Earl Mountbatten handed over power to India's first Prime Minister, Pundit Nehru. However, soon after this, violence flared between the Hindu and Muslim populations, with hundreds of thousands being slaughtered on both sides in an internal conflict that lasted well over a year.
It took until 1948 for the last British troops to be brought home from India, and it was particularly hard for them to witness the slaughter, as India was no longer under British rule and they could do nothing to intervene to prevent the violence. It eventually led to the creation of Pakistan as a seperate nation for the Muslims of what had been the Indian Empire.
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∙ 12y agoMohatma ghandi had hunger strikes to protest against the british government and he fought (non-violently) with protests against the government to free India from the british empire India eventually became an independent country in 1947 he and peasants protested with civil disobedience until India wwas freed
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∙ 13y ago15 August 1947
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What did the British empire get out of nigeria being part of the British empire?
cocoa, palm oil, groundnuts
What country took over the lands of India?
At one time, India was part of the British Empire, until India gained independence.
Is India a state of England?
Not any more. India was part of the British Empire once but has long since gained independence.
How was Pakistan affected by the British empire?
At the time of the British Empire, Pakistan didn't exist. It was part of the Indian Empire which was part of the British Empire. When independence came in 1947, the country was split into India (mostly Hindus), Pakistan (mostly Muslims), and East Pakistan (mostly Muslims and now called Bangladesh).
What is the British empire today?
The British Empire no longer exists. However, there are around 50 countries who used to be part of the British Empire but are now independent and choose to remain part of the Commonwealth of Nations. Those countries include Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and many Caribbean countries.
When did india end being part of the british empire?
India got independence on 15th of August 1947
Was India part of the Brittish empire?
India was previously ruled by the British. British rule took place from 1858 to 1947. In 1947, India was given its independence.
When did India stop being in the empire?
India became an independent republic in 1948. It remains a part of the British Commonwealth.
When was India cease being a part of the British Empire?
India gained its independence in 1947 but is still a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Which empire once controlled America India and Australia?
The British Empire once controlled North America, India and Australia. Many other nations were also part of the British Empire.
Why did India participate in World War 1?
It was part of the British Empire.
What did the British empire get out of nigeria being part of the British empire?
cocoa, palm oil, groundnuts
What did the British empire get out of Egypt being part of the British empire?
The Suez Canal, which linked the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, meaning that British ships did not have to sail around Africa to reach India, a hugely important route for British (and French trading).
Who was not part of the British Empire Scotland Australia Mexico India?
Mexico qualifies as such. It was part of the Spanish Empire from 1521 to 1821.
How does India feel after being imperialized by Britain?
British rule ended in the '50s. India is no longer part of the Empire. In fact the Empire itself has changed into the Commonwealth. South Africa, Australia, and Canada are now independent countries as are India and Pakistan. India is on its own.
What did the British Empire get out of Caribbean Islands being part of the British Empire?
large profits from the slave trade
What country took over the lands of India?
At one time, India was part of the British Empire, until India gained independence.
