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On 15 August 1947, India gained independence from British rule, but at the same time the Muslim-majority areas were partitioned to form a separate state of Pakistan. On 26 January 1950, India became a republic and a new constitution came into effect.

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After, Britishers decided to leave India, the responsibility to unite nation was given to Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel. He used strategic negotiations and military might to merge small states into Indian Union. Till the end of 1946, India was a united nation.

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august 15 1947

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