Indian Independence

Definition

Indian independence refers to the liberation of India from British colonial rule and its establishment as an independent nation. It marked a significant turning point in history and was achieved through various movements and leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.

Related terms

Partition of India: The division of British India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, along religious lines (Hindu-majority vs. Muslim-majority) in 1947.

Jawaharlal Nehru: A prominent leader in the Indian independence movement who became India's first Prime Minister after independence.

Quit India Movement: A mass civil disobedience campaign launched by Mahatma Gandhi during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.