India’s Partition

India’s Partition in 1947 was the division of British India into two independent countries: India and Pakistan. It was driven by religious differences, mainly between Hindus and Muslims, leading to tensions and demands for separate nations. The partition caused widespread violence, mass migrations, and upheaval as millions moved to be with their religious community. It aimed to create a homeland for Muslims (Pakistan) and maintain India as a secular nation, but the process was chaotic and traumatic for many. Overall, it marked a major turning point, shaping the geopolitics and social fabric of the region.