Partition of India

The Partition of India in 1947 was the division of British India into two independent nations: India and Pakistan. This significant event was driven by religious differences, with Pakistan created as a separate state for Muslims, while India retained a secular government accommodating various religions. The process led to widespread violence, mass migrations, and the displacement of millions, as Hindus and Sikhs moved to India and Muslims to Pakistan. The Partition remains a pivotal moment in South Asian history, shaping national identities and communal relations in the region.