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What was the Mountbatten plan? Highlight the contribution of Mountbatten in final transfer of power & ultimate independence of India.
Main Body
Lord Mountbatten was last viceroy of British India & presided over transfer of power & partition.
Mountbatten plan:
1Also called june 3rd, 1947 plan.
2Independence of princely states ruled out they have to join either India or Pakistan.
3Independence of Bengal ruled out.
4Punjab and Bengal legislative assemblies to vote for partition.
5Sindh would declare its own fate
6Referendum in NWFP and Sylhet district of Bengal
7Creation of Boundary Commission under RadCliff
8Freedom to Come on 15th Aug, 1947
Contribution of Mountbatten:
1He was very Quick and firm in making decisions.
2Liking among princes: As Princes respected him so it was easy to convince princes for plan.
3Unity: He tried to make Pakistan as small as possible & also to make India's united & stable.
4Poor Boundary Commission: set up under immature judge Caused huge problems in settling boundary disputes => led to Riots.
Ultimately Mountbatten represented British interest & wanted to leave India very soon led to haphazard developments.
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Conclusion
Ultimately Mountbatten represented British interest & wanted to leave India very soon led to haphazard developments.
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- Clear enumeration of plan points
- Mentions key provinces and provisions
- Historical context with date
- Balanced assessment of contributions and criticisms
- Identifies specific consequences (riots)
- Questions underlying motivations
Topper
Abhishek Singh
2023
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Indian Independence
Partition and Transfer of Power
Mountbatten Plan and its Role in Independence
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