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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Decolonization and division: British policies behind the partition
Authors
Dr. Anita Sharma
Abstract
The Partition of India in 1947 was not simply
the outcome of communal tensions or nationalist rivalries but was deeply shaped
by British colonial policies and strategies of decolonization. This paper
critically examines how administrative decisions, political reforms, wartime
pressures, and the accelerated withdrawal plan influenced the division of the
subcontinent. By exploring constitutional reforms, divide-and-rule strategies,
and the role of the final viceroy, Lord Mountbatten, this study analyzes the extent
to which British policies engineered, hastened, or intensified the Partition
process.
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Pages:94-96
How to cite this article:
Dr. Anita Sharma "Decolonization and division: British policies behind the partition". International Journal of Social Research and Development, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 94-96
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