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The first meeting of the Indian National Congress,
The INC met for the first time which would eventually lead to India free from the British via the Partition Caption: Indian National Congress, Date N/A, Courtesy of greaterkashmir.com -
Formation of Muslim League
This group would eventually push for the formation of Pakistan.
Caption: Flag of AIML, Courtesy of IndiaTomorrow.net -
Mahatma Gandhi Leads INC
Mahatma Gandhi pushed for India's fight against the British as becoming leader of INC.
Caption: Mahatma Gandhi, 1948, Courtesy of biography.com -
July Gandhi-Jinnah negotiations for the settlement of the communal problem, which began in February, fail
This attempt showed the fierce rivalry between Muslims and Hindus. -
Lahore Resolution
The Lahore Resolution helped push for the formation of Pakistan -
Gandhi-Jinnah talks end in failure
This shows tensions between Hindus and Muslims -
Direct Action Day
This event escalated tensions between Hindus and Muslims to a whole new level of violence.
Caption: 1946 Calcutta Riots, 1936 courtesy of Siliconindia.com -
The Partition
This year was the year where India was divided into India and Pakistan and its effects would prove to be deadly
Caption: At the conference in New Delhi where Lord Mountbatten disclosed Britain's partition plan for India (left to right) Jawaharlal Nehru (1869 - 1964), adviser to Mountbatten Lord Ismay, Viceroy of India Lord Louis Mountbatten and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, 1947, Courtesy of the mirror.co.uk
