Partition of India in 1947 from "summary" of A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
The partition of India in 1947 was a significant event in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The British decision to divide India into two separate nations - India and Pakistan - was based on religious lines, with the majority Hindu population in India and the majority Muslim population in Pakistan. This partition was a result of the growing tensions between the Hindu and Muslim communities in India, as well as the demands for a separate Muslim homeland by the All India Muslim League. The partition plan was announced by the British government in June 1947, and it was met with mixed reactions from the Indian population. While some welcomed the idea of separate nations for Hindus and Muslims, others were deeply unhappy about the division of their homeland. The partition led to widespread violence and bloodshed, with millions of people being displaced and thousands losing their lives in communal riots. The process of partition was chaotic...
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