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Independence of Burma (1948)

On the Indian independence map as “Rangoon — Burma leaves everything”

4 Jan 1948 — At 4:20 a.m., an hour chosen by astrologers, Burma became independent outside the Commonwealth altogether. It had been separated from India in 1937 and wrecked by the war. Aung San, the architect of its independence, had been assassinated six months before the day arrived.

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Aftermath of Partition (chapter 14 of Indian independence)
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Indian Independence & Partition, 1857–1964
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Map showing Independence of Burma (1948), turning point in Indian Independence & Partition, 1857–1964
TURNING POINT · INDIAN INDEPENDENCE & PARTITION, 1857–1964

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◆ Birla House● The accession◆ Baramulla● Junagadh● Hyderabad● Ceylon 1948

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