Partition caused significant social and political upheaval from "summary" of A History of India by Romila Thapar
The partition of India in 1947 was a momentous event that had far-reaching consequences for the people of the region. The division of the country along religious lines resulted in the creation of two separate nations, India and Pakistan. This led to a mass migration of people across the newly drawn borders, with millions of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs forced to leave their homes and move to the other side. The violence and bloodshed that accompanied this massive movement of populations resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives. The social fabric of the region was torn apart as communities that had lived together for centuries were suddenly divided by the stroke of a pen. Families were separated, friendships were broken, and neighbors turned against each other in ...
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