In 1947, when Great Britain ended its colonial rule in India, two independent countries were formed: India and Pakistan. The partition was based largely on religious lines, with India being predominantly Hindu and Pakistan being created as a separate state for Muslims. This division led to significant migration and communal violence as populations shifted to align with the new borders.
Great Britain, as India was still a colony belonging to Great Britain at the time.
When India was a colony of Britain, they would be colonial military personnel if they were in the Indian Army (Navy, etc.). When America was a colony of Britain, Americans were "Colonial Soldiers" under the Crown.
Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed.
India and Hong Kong
When gained independence Pakistan which was earlier a part of India was separated. After sometime Bangladesh was separated from India.
Pakistan and Bengal
Great Britain
Great Britain, as India was still a colony belonging to Great Britain at the time.
When India was a colony of Britain, they would be colonial military personnel if they were in the Indian Army (Navy, etc.). When America was a colony of Britain, Americans were "Colonial Soldiers" under the Crown.
Western countries imported tea from Asian countries like China and India. The American colonies were sent tea from Britain.
Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed.
Britain referred to India as the "jewel in the crown" of its empire. This phrase highlighted India's immense value to British colonial interests, primarily due to its vast resources, agricultural products, and economic potential. The term underscored India's significance in contributing to Britain's wealth and global power during the colonial era.
India and Hong Kong
there were German mercenaries that fought for Britain in the American revolutionary war called hessians, Australia and Canada helped fight WWI and WWII for Britain, Britain also recruits nepalese soldiers which are called gurkhas and are still part of the britsih army, India in colonial times were occupation soldiers in Asia for Britain too.
Britain primarily received raw cotton from the United States and India during the 19th century. The U.S. was a significant supplier, especially before the Civil War, while India became an important source after British colonial expansion. These imports were crucial for Britain's booming textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.
Asia
India and Hong Kong