In a free country: People gather at Raisina Hills to celebrate Independence on August 15, 1947
Jawaharlal Nehru is sworn in as India’s first Prime Minister by Lord Mountbatten.
Members of the first Union Ministry with President Rajendra Prasad.
India’s first President Rajendra Prasad assuming office from Governor-General C. Rajagopalachari in January 1950.
The body of Mahatma Gandhi lies in state in Birla House in New Delhi.
Lord Mountbatten announcing the Partition plan in June 1947.