1947 Indian Independence Act

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was a law passed by the British Parliament that officially ended British rule in India. It divided British India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, allowing them to become independent and self-governing. The act outlined the process for independence, including the partition of provinces and territories, and provided for the transfer of power to Indian and Pakistani leaders. It marked the end of nearly two centuries of British colonization, leading to the birth of two sovereign nations and a significant moment in India’s history of self-determination.