India gained independance in 1947 from the United Kingdom, for its service during the Second World War.
To deal with religious turmoil, they split India in three;
India, for the Sihks and Hindus.
West Pakistain, which is now Pakistan, for the Muslims.
East Pakistan, which is now Bangladesh, also for the Muslims.
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India began to fight for it's independence with the Salt march led by Mohandas Gandhi on March 12, 1930. After many happenings to Gandhi himself and his followers they were able to gain independence on August 15, 1947. Therefore it took India 17 years to gain it's independence.
The first country ever to gain independence was San Marino who achieved independence from the Roman Empire.
Haiti gained its independence from France.
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Brazil was a colony of Portugal until September 7, 1822, when it declared its independence.