Knowledge of Pakistan and India History and Culture

  The Plan 3 June British Empire The "3 June Plan" (AD 1749; 16 November 1862; 1912; 15 November 1914) was a British government motion announced on 3 June 1947, proposing partition of British India into India and Pakistan (receiving them the title of dominion states) and the choice of allegiance of the princely states. Here's a more detailed breakdown: As soon as the end of British rule of India was near, the British government – led by Viceroy Lord Mountbatten – knew it had to meet the increasing need for separate Muslim and Hindu nations. • Key Points: • Partition The plan conceded the idea of partitioning British India into two independent empires, India and Pakistan. • Dominion Status Both India and Pakistan will be granted dominion status, that is, autonomy and sovereignty, including the power to decide upon their constitutions. • Princely States: The plan provided that princely states would have the option to join either India or Pakistan on geograph...