Title

Jawaharlal Nehru and Lord Mountbatten at the declaration of Indian Independence, 15 August 1947

Caption

Jawaharlal Nehru and Lord Mountbatten at the declaration of Indian Independence, 15 August 1947. Nehru (1889 -1964) was a leader of Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement. He later became Prime Minister. Mountbatten 1900-1979, was the last Viceroy of India

Date

1947

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_098

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,7Mb) / 18,4in x 12,7in / 5519 x 3800 (300dpi)

Keywords

Viceroy leader Indian independence movement British-ruled India British Raj political Nehru Indian National Congress Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Mountbatten Lord Mountbatten independence day proclamation declaration broadcast ceremony Delhi Viceroy 20th century 1940s Forties Event