An estimated 14.5 million people crossed the border in the months immediately after partition. Hundreds of thousands were killed in resulting clashes. The ruler of the autonomous Jammu and Kashmir princely state had not decided which side to join by August 1947. Pakistan, still believes the state should have become part of Pakistan, because the majority of its population is Muslim. However, the Hindu Maharaja finally agreed to join India in October 1947. Some of the more prominent freedom movements were: The Mutiny of 1857 This mutiny was the turning point of the freedom movement though it was suppressed by the British. It was the first organized freedom struggle on such a large scale and paved the way for further struggles for freedom. The Civil Disobedience Movement of 1929 It was decided to celebrate Indian Independence Day on the 26th of January. On this day the freedom fighters, spearheaded by Mahatma Gandhi, hoisted India’s National Flag. It was decided to completely disregard the orders of the British Government. The Dandi March of 1930 Gandhi led a 241-kilometer march to Dandi at the age of 61 and proceeded to make salt in defiance of the law by non-violent means. The British had to arrest millions to enforce the law, causing panic in the administration. This march, in fact, was the first strategy of the Civil Disobedience Movement. The Quit India Movement of 1942 The year 1942 is now identified more with the movie 1942: A Love Story, than it is with the Quit India Movement! This movement called for a widespread, non-violent struggle for India’s freedom. Before long there were revolts all over the country, demanding that the British ‘quit India’. Do you know: National Anthem - Jana Gana Mana National Animal - The Tiger National Bird - The Peacock National Flower - The Lotus
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