When Britain Left India: Politics, Partition, and the Human Cost

The episode follows the final decade of British rule in India, the political negotiations that led to independence, the contentious drawing of new borders, and the scale of human displacement that accompanied partition. It examines how Britain's decision-making was shaped by war fatigue, colonial politics, and emerging national identities, while highlighting the enduring impact on India, Pakistan, and Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices