The Times Weekly Edition dated Wednesday 20th August 1947
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Although Britain had been active commercially and politically in India since 1612, it wasn't until 1858 that the British Government took over complete control of the country. This British Raj (or Reign) lasted until just after midnight on the 15th August 1947 when India became Independent and a part of the British Commonwealth. Unfortunately the British policy of partitioning India into India and East and West Pakistan led to widespread bloodshed between Hindu, Moslem and Sikh factions.
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