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Can the Guessarium name the Independence of India?

Think of Independence of India and answer yes or no. The Guessarium closes in, usually in under fifteen questions. India became an independent nation on August 15, 1947, when British colonial rule formally ended and power was transferred to the new dominions of India and Pakistan. You'll see play statistics here once real games have been recorded.

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What happened at the Independence of India

After decades of nationalist struggle led by figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Britain enacted the Indian Independence Act 1947, ending nearly two centuries of colonial rule over the subcontinent. At midnight on August 15, 1947, British India was partitioned into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, dividing regions along religious lines. The transition was accompanied by massive population movements and communal violence, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement of millions of people. Jawaharlal Nehru became India's first prime minister, delivering his famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech.

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When did Independence of India happen?

Independence of India is dated to August 15, 1947.

What was Independence of India?

After decades of nationalist struggle led by figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Britain enacted the Indian Independence Act 1947, ending nearly two centuries of colonial rule over the subcontinent. At midnight on August 15, 1947, British India was partitioned into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, dividing regions along religious lines. The transition was accompanied by massive population movements and communal violence, resulting in significant loss of life and displacement of millions of people. Jawaharlal Nehru became India's first prime minister, delivering his famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech.

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