The Proudest Day

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The narrative captures the tumultuous transition to independence in India on August 14, 1947, marked by horrific violence between Hindu and Muslim communities. It explores the decline of the British Raj, detailing the events leading up to independence and the roles of influential leaders like Gandhi, Nehru, and Jinnah. The authors provide a vivid and comprehensive account of the era's complexities, highlighting the conflicting approaches of British officials as the situation escalated into chaos.