FlashFlowHistory - Indian Independence
How did India gain Independence from Britain?
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What was the British Raj?
The period of direct British rule over India, beginning in 1…
What was Mahatma Gandhi's primary strategy for independence?
Non-violent protest and resisting British rule without using…
What was the purpose of the 1930 Salt March?
A famous non-violent protest organized by Gandhi against the…
How did World War II affect British control over India?
It left Britain with huge debts and a weakened economy, maki…
What was the Indian National Congress (INC)?
A major political organization that campaigned for Indian in…
What was the primary goal of the Muslim League?
Led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, it sought political protection f…
What is 'Partition' in the context of Indian history?
The 1947 division of the British Indian Empire into two inde…
When did India gain independence from British rule?
15 August 1947.
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Jawaharlal Nehru.
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
What were the immediate consequences of the 1947 Partition?
Mass migration of 10–15 million people and widespread commun…
Which country did East Pakistan eventually become?
Bangladesh, in 1971.
What were three main reasons Britain decided to leave India?
Economic exhaustion from WWII, growing Indian nationalism, a…