Partition of India

The Partition of India in 1947 divided British India into India and Pakistan and forced millions of people to move.

What Happened

Partition happened in August 1947 when British rule ended. India and Pakistan became separate countries.

Why It Matters

Millions of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs moved across new borders. The migration included terrible violence and loss, so this topic should be handled with care.

Important Facts

• Partition happened in August 1947 when British rule ended.
• India and Pakistan became separate countries.
• Millions of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs moved across new borders.
• The migration included terrible violence and loss, so this topic should be handled with care.

Did You Know?

Historians and learners study Partition by comparing written records, objects, buildings, maps, and careful questions.