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When Edward VII ascended to the throne on 22 January 1901, he continued the imperial tradition laid down by his mother, Queen Victoria, by adopting the title Emperor of India. Three subsequent British monarchs followed in his footsteps, and the title continued to be used after India and Pakistan had become independent on 15 August 1947.
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 ...
7 Sep 1922 – 15 Aug 1947 (subsidiary): Sawai Man Singh II (b. 1912 – d. 1970) 15 Aug 1947 – 7 Apr 1949 (independent): Sawai Man Singh II (b. 1912 – d. 1970) He was the last ruler of Kachawa dynasty, he annexed Jaipur State with Union of India in 1949 CE.
Following a breakdown of law and order, its Dewan requested India to take over the administration on 8 November 1947. India conducted a referendum in the state on 20 February 1948, in which the people voted overwhelmingly to join India. The state of Hyderabad had a majority Hindu population but also a Muslim ruler with a large Muslim minority.
Appointed by King George VI (1936–1947) (as Emperor of India) Archibald Wavell, Viscount Wavell (1883–1950) 1 October 1943 21 February 1947 C. R. formula (1944) Simla Conference (1945) World War II ended (1945) Indian National Army (INA) trials (1945–1946) Cabinet Mission (1946) Direct Action Day (16 August 1946) Interim Government was ...
On 3 June 1947, Viscount Louis Mountbatten, the last British Governor-General of India, announced the partitioning of British India into India and Pakistan. With the speedy passage of the Indian Independence Act 1947 , at 11:57 on 14 August 1947 Pakistan was declared a separate nation.
British India (to 1947) 24 August: East India Company enters into a trade agreement with the Mughal Emperor Jahangir: 1616: Susenghphaa, ruler of the Ahom kingdom defeats Mughal forces in a land and naval battle at Bharali, Assam. [37] 1621: Sikhs army led by Guru Hargobind defeat Mughals in the Battle of Rohilla: 1628
24 September 1947 22 March 1952 India. No. ... as Emperor of India: King of India 15 August 1947 – 26 January 1950 Succeeded by. Rajendra Prasad ...