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Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."

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Is Pakistan in India?

no in 1947 they were founded as separate states.


What countries exist today that were once part of India?

Five modern countries were considered to a part of British India: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.The original partition of India divided it into two countries: Indian and Pakistan. When people talk about India splitting into two countries, they are referring to the Partition of 1947 where the majority of British India was split into two newly independent countries: India and PakistanThe modern country Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan between 1947-1971, until it became independent.Sri Lanka remained under quasi-autonomous British control during the 1947 partition and became an independent country in 1948. Maldives also remained under British control after partition, and became an independent country in 1982.


When did India Break into Pakistan and India?

Pakistan and India got independence from the British on 14 August 1946 and 15 August 1947 respectively. Browse the link given below you will know when, why and how Partition of Indian and Pakistan happened.


How is India politicaly divided?

India and Pakistan :)


What country did India win its independence from and in what year?

India won its independence most recently from Britain in 1947. India was formly a part of the subcontinent, under the British empire. when the Britisher left they divided the sub-continent into Pakistan and India according to the religious distribution. So the Hindu majority ares were given to India and the Muslim majority areas were given to Pakistan. So Pakistan became the first country in the world who gained independence on the basis of ideology. Israel is now the only second one. Pakistan became an independent country on 14th August, 1947 and India on 15th of August. In 1971 Pakistan then divided again into Bangladesh and the present Pakistan. Kashmir is a disputed territory between he two countries whose affiliation between either of the country has yet to be decided.

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In 1947 was divided into the countries of India and Pakistan.?

India


When India and Pakistan were one country what was it called?

When India and Pakistan were one country, it was called British India. It was under British rule until 1947 when it was divided into two separate countries - India and Pakistan.


How did India solve their ethnic-religious differences in 1947?

they divided the Indian subcontinent into 2 irregularly shaped countries, India and Pakistan


In 1947 what country was divided into the countries of India and Pakistan?

Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."


Why did Pakistan fight against India in 1947?

There is no evidence, that Pakistan had a war with India in 1947. The first was between these two countries took place in 1948.


Into what two countries did British divide its Indian colony?

The British divided its Indian colony into India and Pakistan in 1947, following the partition of India. Pakistan was created as a separate nation for Muslims, while India remained a secular state with a Hindu majority.


What countries got independence in 1947?

India and Pakistan both became independent in 1947.


In 1947 the British agreed to partition India into what two independent countries?

India and Pakistan


One incident of 1947 of India and Pakistan?

The Independence and partition of the countries.


When was the year indo pak divided?

Pakistan: August 14, 1947 / India: August 15, 1947


Is Pakistan in India?

no in 1947 they were founded as separate states.


New countries was formed after India was partitioned in 1947?

Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed.