The partition of India refers to the division of British India into two separate nations - India and Pakistan - based on religious lines (Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan) in 1947.
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Indian National Congress (INC): A major nationalist organization in India that played a crucial role in demanding independence from British colonial rule.
Two-Nation Theory: The idea that Hindus and Muslims are distinct nations deserving separate states due to their religious differences; this theory influenced the partitioning of British India.
Punjab Partition: The specific division of Punjab province between India and Pakistan during the partition, which led to mass migrations and violent conflicts between the two communities.