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VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000> F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000> 1. South Asia, 1945–2000> c. The Republic of India

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c. The Republic of India
1947, Aug. 15

The Dominion of India was inaugurated in Delhi, with Pandit Tawaherlal Nehru as prime minister and Lord Mountbatten as governor-general. Most of the Indian states (princely and chiefly), notably excepting Hyderabad, Kashmir, and Junagadh, acceded to the new dominion for defense, external affairs, and communications, while retaining their internal sovereignties.	1

Oct. 26

The government of India admitted Kashmir into the Indian Union, thus precipitating a crisis with Pakistan, since Kashmir contained a majority of Muslims.	2

Nov. 9

The Indian government assumed control over the administration of the state of Junagadh.	3

Dec. 30

After vain attempts to solve the conflict over Kashmir, the dispute was referred to the UN. Sporadic fighting continued in Kashmir between Indian and Muslim forces.	4


The Encyclopedia of World History, Sixth edition. Peter N. Stearns, general editor. Copyright © 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Maps by Mary Reilly, copyright 2001 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

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