The Great Partition

The Great Partition, also known as the Partition of India in 1947, was a major event where British India was divided into two independent countries: India and Pakistan. This division was based on religious lines—Muslims mostly went to Pakistan, and Hindus and Sikhs to India. The process led to mass migrations, with millions of people crossing borders amid violence and chaos. It aimed to address religious conflicts but resulted in profound suffering, loss of life, and long-lasting tensions between India and Pakistan. The partition remains a significant and complex chapter in South Asian history.