What was the Political Situation in India 1947?

General Political Situation: Congress was the most dominant force in Indian politics in 1947, as it had led the Indian National Movement. It had nationwide presence irrespective of the boundaries of princely states. read more

General Political Situation: Congress was the most dominant force in Indian politics in 1947, as it had led the Indian National Movement. It had nationwide presence irrespective of the boundaries of princely states. read more

India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic in which the President of India is the head of state and the Prime Minister of India is the head of government. India follows the dual polity system, i.e. a double government which consists of the central authority at the centre and states at the periphery. read more

1947 - Partition: India is split into two nations both gaining independence, secular but Hindu-majority India and Muslim-controlled Pakistan. Both countries fight the first of three wars over Kashmir. 1950 - India becomes a republic. The Indian National Congress becomes the dominant party. 1962 - India and China fight a brief border war. read more