The Indian Independence Act, 1947

The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was a law passed by the British Parliament that officially ended British rule in India. It created two independent countries: India and Pakistan, allowing their populations to govern themselves. The act abolished the British Indian government and transferred power to Indian leaders, leading to the partition along religious lines. It marked the end of nearly two centuries of British control and laid the foundation for India and Pakistan as separate nations, each with their own governments and constitutions.