Partition/India and Pakistan (Bangladesh)
Partition:
India and Pakistan (Bangladesh):
- 1947 the British end their involvement in India
- Decided to divide the country
- India for the Sikhs and Hindus
- Pakistan (east and west) for the Muslims
- Jinnah was to administar Pakistan
- Nehru the first Prime Minister of India
- 500,000 people killed during mass movement of populations
India and Pakistan (Bangladesh):
- Division separated millions of Muslims
- State of Pakistan (east and west) formed on either side of Indian sub-continent
- East Pakistan eventually Bangladesh
- Kashmir still disputed territory between India and Pakistan
- Division separated millions of Muslims
Summary: The British ended their involvement in India during 1947, and it was decided that the country was to be divided. India was meant for the Sikh's and Hindu's while Pakistan was to be home for the Muslims. Jinnah was appointed as the administer of Pakistan and Nehru was meant to be the first Prime Minister of India. Lastly 500,000 people were killed during mass movement of populations.
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