The 1947 Partition of South Asia: Primary Sources

What was the Partition and why did it occur? How did Partition affect the region, people's lives and what are the consequences today?

Archival Collections

The National Archives, UK
A collection of primary source materials from The National Archives, UK related to the Partition.
The British Library
Resources related to South Asia at the British Library in London.
Constituent Assembly Debates
Search engine for Constituent Assembly debates in India
Partition Photos
A selection of photos of Partition.
Newsreel Archive of Partition Videos
Video footage related to Partition.