Indian Independence Act 1947

This book is the text of the Act passed in 1947 that led to the division of India. It states in detail what is to happen to various parts of the country, and what their new names will be. It created the division of India into two independent provinces; India and Pakistan. Pakistan was divided into East and West Pakistan. Nehru became the Prime Minister of India and Ali Khan became Prime Minister of Pakistan. August 15th is still celebrated in India as 'India and Pakistan Independence Day'.