Partition
•1947 the British end their involvement in India
•Decided to divide the country
•India for the Sikhs and Hindus
•Pakistan (east and west) for the Muslims
•Jinnah was to administar Pakistan
•Nehru the first Prime Minister of India
500,000 people killed during mass movement of population
•Decided to divide the country
•India for the Sikhs and Hindus
•Pakistan (east and west) for the Muslims
•Jinnah was to administar Pakistan
•Nehru the first Prime Minister of India
500,000 people killed during mass movement of population
Question: Why did the British decided to end their involvement?
Summary: The British end their involvement in India and decide to divide the country into India for Sikhs and Hindus and Pakistan for Muslims in 1947. Jinnah administered Pakistan and later becomes leader. Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India. 500 000 people killed during the mass movement.