August 15, 1947

August 15, 1947, marks India's independence from British rule. After centuries of colonial domination, India transitioned to self-governance following a long struggle involving leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. On this day, India became a sovereign nation, ending nearly 200 years of British control. The event is celebrated annually as Independence Day, symbolizing freedom, national unity, and the beginning of self-determination for over a billion people. It also involved the partition of British India into two separate countries, India and Pakistan, leading to significant migration and upheaval.