15 August, 1947: Indian Independence Through These Classic Pictures

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When the clock touched 12, date moved to 15th, the month was august and year 1947…a loud shout came and got registered in history. It brought an overwhelming chill of being free within each Indian. Yes, we were FREE from British raj. The Independence Day celebrated on 15th August commemorates India’s Independence from 150 years British Rule and its birth as a sovereign nation. Lord Mountbatten chose that date as this was the second anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the World War II.

15th August 1947 is considered to be the best day in the history of India when our nation rose to become an independent nation. On 14 August 1947, Pakistan is declared as a separate nation. At midnight, on 15 August 1947, India became an independent nation, and Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the ‘Tryst with destiny’ speech proclaiming India’s independence.

Let’s relive India’s Independence through these classic pictures.

1. Indian Flag at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 15th August 1947.

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2. British Governor general Lord Mountbatten along with Lady Edwina Mountbatten and India’s first prime minister Jawahar Lal Nehru as they saw Indian tricolor rising for the first time.

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3. British Governor general Lord Mountbatten alongside  Lady Edwina Mountbatten in a carriage before witnessing raising of tricolor.

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4.  Crowds near Rashtrapati Bhawan to celebrate India’s first Independence Day.

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5. People excited to participate in India’s first Independence Day celebrations at Raisina Hill in New Delhi.

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6. Lord Mountbatten alongside Lady Edwina Mountbatten in a carriage on 15 August 1947.

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7.  Crowds near Raisana hills in New Delhi to celebrate that epic moment.

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8. Gandhi trying to settle the crowd before Nehru’s address to the nation.

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9. Lord Mountbatten and Gandhi sharing a funny moment on 15th August 1947.

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10. Crowds watching motorcade on 15th August 1947.

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11. That moment of proud when British Flag was taken down and tricolor took over.

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12. Tricolor hoisted for the first time in Independent India.

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13. Jawaharlal Nehru salutes the Indian flag as he becomes the first prime minister of the independent nation.

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14. Nehru looks down on crowds as India rejoices freedom at Red Fort.

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15. Gandhi & Jinnah shares a moment of happiness on 15th August, 1947.

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16. Prisoners freed from jails on 15th August, 1947.

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17. Lord Mountbatten swears in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru as the first Prime Minister of free India at the ceremony held at 8.30 a. m.on August 15, 1947.

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18. India’s first cabinet.

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19. The Indian constitution.

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20. Different newspapers publish reports on India’s Independence. Have a look at some of these newspapers published on 15th August, 1947.

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21. India’s first postal stamp after Independence.

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22. Nehru’s first address to the Independent nation.

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23. Some freedom fighters without whom Independence would never have been possible.

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24. Happy Independence day to all thynkfeeders. We are absolutely lucky to be born in India as we are regarded as one of the best nations on earth. Let’s ensure that we do our duties as good citizens and ensure that our country is free from corruption. Hope we all work to make India the best country in the world. Jai Hind.

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