Indian Independence Movement Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Indian-Independence-Movement Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Indian-Independence-Movement Written by Ethan Teekah Ethan Teekah is an Assistant Editor for Encyclopædia Britannica. He covers topics primarily related to Asia and Asian Studies. Ethan Teekah Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 12, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Indian Independence Movement, an anti-colonial struggle spanning approximately a century, aimed at ending British rule over the Indian subcontinent. It ended in a bittersweet victory, as the people of the subcontinent won freedom and independence, yet were painfully divided into two nations: India and Pakistan. Nonetheless, midnight on August 14–15, 1947, was a triumph and a landmark moment in the returning of dignity to the peoples of Asia following the colonial period. The movement was more than political; it was a renaissance, and an inspiration for oppressed nations around the world. Shortly before the stroke of midnight on August 14, ...(100 of 7318 words)

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