What was the partition of India?

Answer 1

In 1947, the British divided-up the Indian Empire into two nations. Pakistan, which was meant to be a homeland for Muslims living in the Indian Empire and the Union of India which was meant to be a homeland for Hindu's living in the Empire. This was called the partition of India.

Answer 2

The partition of India was the decision on the part of British colonial governments to give independence to India and Pakistan. The partition, in effect, created these nations.