Question: In what year did India gain independence from Britain?
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1947.
India gained independence from Britain on August 15, 1947, after a long and non-violent struggle led by various freedom fighters, most prominently Mahatma Gandhi. This marked the end of British rule that had lasted nearly 200 years, starting with the East India Company’s control in the 18th century and transitioning to direct rule by the British Crown in 1858.
The process towards independence was a complex one, fraught with challenges including religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims. These tensions eventually led to the partition of British India into two separate nations: the predominantly Hindu India and the predominantly Muslim Pakistan.
The transition to independence was overseen by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India and delivered his famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech on the eve of independence.
August 15th is now celebrated annually in India as Independence Day, a national holiday. It’s a day of pride and celebration, with ceremonies, parades, and various cultural events held across the country to commemorate the nation’s freedom.
