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At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, British rule ended in the Indian subcontinent. But the ecstasy of independence was followed by the agony of partition.
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At the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, British rule ended in the Indian subcontinent. But the ecstasy of independence was followed by the agony of partition.
Learn more with Britannica: britannica.com/topic/India-Pakistan-conflict
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