At the end of 1945 decisions were taken on the future of 2 Indian Airborne Division, formerly 44 Indian Airborne Division, which eventually resulted in its reorganisation and 'nationalisation' in preparation for the independence of India.

The effect of the reorganisation was to result in all British troops being withdrawn from 2 Indian Airborne Division and formed into 6 (British) Independent Parachute Brigade although it remained under Divisional command.

Brigade Headquarters was based in Karachi.

By 1st January 1947 the brigade group's Order of Battle was as follows:

2nd Battalion, The Black Watch

15th Parachute Battalion

16th Parachute Battalion

2nd British Independent Pathfinder Company

158 Parachute Field Regiment RA

159 Parachute Light Regiment RA

12 Parachute Squadron RE

7 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC

Provost Company

The units were either disbanded or redeployed as a result of Indian independence in 1947.

Commanding Officer

Brigadier CJ Wilkinson