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Events in the year 1947 in India. It was a very eventful year as it became independent from the British crown, resulting in the split of India and Pakistan.
1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1947th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 947th year of the 2nd millennium, the 47th year of the 20th century, and the 8th year of the 1940s decade.
The history of independent India or history of Republic of India began when the country became an independent sovereign state within the British Commonwealth on 15 August 1947. Direct administration by the British, which began in 1858 , affected a political and economic unification of the subcontinent .
The following events occurred in January 1947: January 1 ... conducted generally in the same manner as the Interim Government of India at the present time." ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 9 December 2024. Public holiday celebrated on 15 August "15 August 1947" and "August 15, 1947" redirect here. For other uses, see August 1947 § August 15, 1947 (Friday). The flag of India hoisted at the Red Fort in Delhi ; hoisted flags are a common sight on Independence Day. Observed by India Type ...
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The Indian independence movement was a series of historic events in South Asia with the ultimate aim of ending British colonial rule.It lasted until 1947, when the Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed.
The following events occurred in April 1947: April 1, 1947 (Tuesday) ... The Industrial Disputes Act came into effect in India. Born: Alain Connes, mathematician, ...