Synopsis
The story of the Independence of India.
- Programme: Days That Shook the World
- Series: 3
- Episode: 5: The Independence of India
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2005
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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