The partition of India took place in August 1947, when British India was divided into the independent dominions of India and Pakistan.

Quick Scoop: Key Dates

  • The Indian Independence Act was passed on 18 July 1947, setting the legal framework for partition.
  • The two new dominions of India and Pakistan legally came into existence at midnight of 14–15 August 1947.
  • Independence is commonly remembered as:
    • 14 August 1947 for Pakistan
    • 15 August 1947 for India
  • The detailed borders (Radcliffe Line) were officially announced on 17 August 1947, after independence celebrations.

So, if you are asking “when was the partition of India,” the core answer people use is: in 1947, at the time of independence, effectively around 14–15 August 1947 , with the boundary details revealed on 17 August 1947.

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