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 populations
• 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 populations
Summary
In 1947 the British end their involvement in India and decide to divide the country into India for Sikhs and Hindus and Pakistan (east and west) for Muslims. Jinnah administered Pakistan (becomes leader) and Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India. 30 million people had to leave their homes to relocate due to religion and 500 000 people killed during the mass movement so independent regions stayed for some time but eventually moved..