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1949 in India

Explore 11 historical events and records for India in 1949.

Historical records for India in 1949

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January

Kashmir Ceasefire

Nehru, Jawaharlal ยท Kashmir ยท Prime Minister of India ยท Government / Government of India

A United Nations-backed ceasefire takes effect in Jammu and Kashmir between Indian and Pakistani forces.

Kashmir Ceasefire Line

Nehru, Jawaharlal ยท Kashmir ยท Prime Minister of India ยท Government / Government of India

The ceasefire leaves Jammu and Kashmir divided between Indian and Pakistani-administered areas.

February

Trial

Apte, Narayan ยท Politics / Congress Party

Godse & Apte are sentenced to death for the assassination of Gandhi

Trial

Godse, Nathuram ยท Politics / Congress Party

Godse & Apte are sentenced to death for the assassination of Gandhi

August

Treaty of Friendship with Bhutan

Nehru, Jawaharlal ยท Darjeeling ยท Prime Minister of India ยท Government / Government of India

India and Bhutan sign a treaty establishing a new framework for their bilateral relationship.

November

Death of Narayan Apte

Apte, Narayan ยท Politics / Congress Party

Death of Narayan Apte, executed for the assassination of Gandhi

Death of Nathuram Godse

Godse, Nathuram ยท Politics / Congress Party

Death of Nathuram Godse, executed for the assassination of Gandhi

Execution

Apte, Narayan ยท Politics / Congress Party

Godse & Apte are executed for the assassination of Gandhi

Execution

Godse, Nathuram ยท Politics / Congress Party

Godse & Apte are executed for the assassination of Gandhi

Constitution Adopted

Prasad, Rajendra ยท New Delhi ยท President of Constituent Assembly ยท Government / Government of India

The Constituent Assembly adopts the Constitution of India under the presidency of Rajendra Prasad.

Other events (month unknown)

London Declaration

Nehru, Jawaharlal ยท London ยท Prime Minister of India ยท Government / Government of India

India agrees to remain in the Commonwealth after becoming a republic under the terms of the London Declaration.

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