The end of British colonial rule birthed two sovereign nations—but hastily drawn borders caused simmering tensions to boil over. 75 years later, memories of Partition still haunt survivors.
India and Pakistan have always been parallel countries, engaging in several conflicts since the country was partitioned in 1947. There are also differences in the day that both countries mark their independence day with Indians citing 15th August while Pakistanis celebrate independence 14th August....
Satish Saberwal, Spirals of Contention: Why India was Partitioned in 1947 and Joya Chatterji, The Spoils of Partition: Bengal and India, 1947-1967ChakrabartyB.ingentaconnectIndian Economic & Social History Review New Delhi
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The country was deeply divided along religious lines. In 1946-47, as independence grew closer, tensions turned into terrible violence between Muslims and Hindus. In 1947 the British withdrew from the area and it was partitioned into two independent countries - India (mostly Hindu) and Pakistan ...
Pakistan was once part of India. When India gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1947, it was partitioned into two countries: India and Pakistan. This was done because Pakistan was to be a separate state for Muslims.Answer and Explanation: ...