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What was the partition of India?
In 1947, the British divided-up the Indian Empire into two nations. Pakistan, which was meant to be a homeland for Muslims living in the Indian Empire and the Union of India which was meant to be a homeland for Hindu's living in the Empire. This was called the partition of India.
What two nations were forrmed from british India?
The two nations, formed at the time of partition of India in 1947 by the British, were the present India and Pakistan. Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan till 1971 Burma, although not regarded as a part of India, was nonetheless part of the wider India under British Empire.
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.
What year did the British leave India?
India left the British Empire in 1947 because became independent.
What Rule that ended in 1947?
Britain ended its government of India in August 1947 and the nations of India and Pakistan were created.
