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Indian Independence Act 1947

The Indian Independence Act 1947 was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that granted independence to India and Pakistan, thereby ending British colonial rule in the region. The act was based on the Mountbatten Plan, which proposed the division of British India into two separate dominions, India and Pakistan, with separate governments and boundaries.

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The act was based on the Mountbatten Plan, which proposed the division of British India into two separate dominions, India and Pakistan, with separate governments and boundaries. It provided the legal framework for the transfer of power and established a timeline for the withdrawal of British forces from India. The act also outlined the rights and privileges of the newly formed dominions, including their respective constitutions and the option to remain a member of the Commonwealth. The Indian Independence Act 1947 marked a significant milestone in the history of India and Pakistan, as it paved the way for their emergence as independent nations.