India's movement for independence

Definition

India's movement for independence refers to the collective efforts of Indian individuals and groups to gain freedom from British colonial rule. It was a significant period of struggle, protests, and political movements that eventually led to the establishment of an independent India.

Related terms

Mahatma Gandhi: An influential leader during India's movement for independence who advocated for nonviolent resistance against British rule.

Civil Disobedience: A strategy used during India's movement for independence, involving peaceful protests, boycotts, and refusal to follow unjust laws as a form of resistance.

Partition of India: The division of British India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, which occurred in 1947 as part of the process of gaining independence.