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These revolts, faced by the weakened post-war [[Raj]], coupled with the fact that the faith in the British Indian Armed forces had been lost, ultimately shaped the decision to end the Raj.<ref>''ibid.''</ref>

By early [[1946]], all political prisoners had been released. British openly adopted a political dialogue with the Indian National Congress for the eventual independence of India. On [[15 August]] [[1947]] the transfer of Power took place. At midnight on [[August 14 August]], [[1947]] Pakistan (including modern Bangladesh) was granted independence. India was granted independence the following day.

Most people would give these dates as the end of the British Raj. However, some people argue that it continued until [[1950]] in India when it adopted a [[Republicanism|republican]] constitution.