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Challenges of nation building

Meghalaya Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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Context of Independence and Partition (1947)

  • India gained independence at midnight on 14-15 August 1947 with Nehru's famous 'Tryst with Destiny' speech
  • Independence came with Partition - division of British India into India and Pakistan based on the 'two-nation theory'
  • Two-nation theory: Muslim League's belief that Hindus and Muslims were two separate nations requiring separate countries
2

Trauma of Partition and Communal Violence

  • Approximately 80 lakh people migrated across borders due to Partition
  • 5-10 lakh people killed in partition-related violence
  • Unprecedented communal violence between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs
3

Gandhi's Role and Sacrifice

  • Gandhi did not celebrate Independence Day; was in Kolkata trying to control riots
  • His presence improved communal harmony through prayer meetings and fasts
  • Moved to Delhi to address large-scale violence there
4

Integration of Princely States

  • 565 Princely States existed at independence, covering 1/3 of land area
  • One out of four Indians lived under princely rule
  • British paramountcy ended with independence, making states legally independent

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The division of British India into565 princely states covering oneThe demand for states based onDespite partition on religious linesIndia faced three interconnected challenges

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