The Partition of India
Narrated by Noel Fuller
- Released
- July 21, 2026
- Length
- 1 hr 17 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hourly History
Following World War II, Britain faced significant challenges in maintaining control over its vast empire, especially in India, where independence movements and sectarian violence intensified. In 1947, Britain swiftly decided to partition India into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, leading to a rapid withdrawal of British forces. This abrupt departure triggered mass migration and devastating loss of life, marking a tragic chapter in the history of decolonization.
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