The movement that sought to end British colonization in India was the Indian Independence Movement, which gained momentum in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Spearheaded by figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, the movement emphasized nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, and mass mobilization against colonial rule. The struggle was marked by events like the Salt March in 1930 and the Quit India Movement in 1942, drawing significant support from various societal segments. Ultimately, the British withdrawal was formalized in 1947, resulting in the establishment of the independent nations of India and Pakistan, significantly altering the political landscape of South Asia.