the Reed Commission

The Reed Commission was a group formed in 1944 to recommend how to unify India’s diverse regions into a single, independent nation. Composed of British and Indian leaders, it considered options for a responsible government and independence, aiming to address different communities’ needs. Although it focused on administrative and constitutional issues, it laid important groundwork for India’s transition from British rule. The Commission’s recommendations influenced future planning, ultimately contributing to India’s independence in 1947 and the peaceful partition into India and Pakistan.