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Quit India Movement
The Quit India Movement of 1942 demanded an immediate end to British rule and triggered widespread resistance across India.
Key points
- Launched in August 1942
- Called for an end to colonial rule
- Generated decentralised mass participation despite repression
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India
India, also known as Bharat, is a diverse constitutional republic with a civilisational heritage extending across millennia and a modern democratic, scientific and cultural presence of global significance.
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Last verified: 25/10/2026