Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 was a conflict between India and Pakistan that took place in December 1971. It was triggered by longstanding tensions over the independence movement in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), where civil unrest and calls for independence grew. India supported East Pakistani activists, leading to a military intervention. Pakistan's military faced defeat, resulting in the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka, the capital of East Pakistan. This war ended with the creation of the new country of Bangladesh, significantly altering regional geopolitical dynamics and reducing Pakistan's territorial extent.