Condition of India when lord mount batten was sent as Viceroy of India.?

When Lord Mountbatten was appointed as Viceroy of India in March 1947, the country was in a state of turmoil. The British Raj faced growing unrest due to the demands for independence from various political factions, including the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. Communal tensions were escalating, particularly between Hindus and Muslims, leading to violence and riots. Mountbatten was tasked with overseeing the transition to independence, which included addressing these deep-seated divisions and the challenge of partitioning the country.