The subcontinent was divided into separate countries by religion.
India was formed from the areas where the majority of the population was Hindu.
Pakistan (and West Pakistan, later Bangladesh) was designated as a Muslim nation, and many Muslims from India relocated there. Some were compelled by violence to do so. Concurrently, many Hindus who lived in Pakistan also fled across the border to the new Indian nation.
The independence of the region was acknowledged by the Indian Independence Act of 1947, ending British rule of the region. Areas where the majority of residents were considered Muslims were incorporated into East and West Pakistan, separated completely by the intervening Hindu majority areas (India). In 1971, West Pakistan gained independence as Bangladesh.
Conflicts and territorial disputes continued into the 21st Century between the neighboring countries. This was worrisome as both India and Pakistan became nuclear powers.
Modern India
Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims live peacefully together in Delhi, for example, and this is primarily because most Hindus are peace-loving people who will go to any length not to fight. It is very difficult to fight someone who simply will not fight you for any reason. Also, Muslims follow the Koran very closely, and there is nothing in their book which says anything about the Hindu religion.
The subcontinent was divided into separate countries by religion.
India was formed from the areas where the majority of the population was Hindu.
Pakistan (and West Pakistan, later Bangladesh) was designated as a Muslim nation, and many Muslims from India relocated there. Some were compelled by violence to do so. Concurrently, many Hindus who lived in Pakistan also fled across the border to the new Indian nation.
The independence of the region was acknowledged by the Indian Independence Act of 1947, ending British rule of the region. Areas where the majority of residents were considered Muslims were incorporated into East and West Pakistan, separated completely by the intervening Hindu majority areas (India). In 1971, West Pakistan gained independence as Bangladesh.
Conflicts and territorial disputes continued into the 21st Century between the neighboring countries. This was worrisome as both India and Pakistan became nuclear powers.
Modern India
Hindus, Sikhs and Muslims live peacefully together in Delhi, for example, and this is primarily because most Hindus are peace-loving people who will go to any length not to fight. It is very difficult to fight someone who simply will not fight you for any reason. Also, Muslims follow the Koran very closely, and there is nothing in their book which says anything about the Hindu religion.
The British decided to partition the Indian subcontinent because of the conflict that Hindus and Muslims had with each other.
The British brought a lot of change in India. Because the British were getting food and other materials from India, in return, the Indians got more money through more job availability, as people were hired to work for the trading company. Also, the British supplied new technology and better education in India.
The partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947 was primarily caused by Muslims distrust of a nation dominated by a Hindu majority
There were actually three nations created because of religious differences. Pakistan (mostly Muslims), India (mostly Hindus) and East Pakistan (mostly Muslims). East Pakistan is now known as Bangladesh.
As soon as the muslims realized that the congress was safeguarding hindu rights alone, the intellectual muslims of subcontinent wanted their own representation in politics. Thus the All India Muslim League was created. Its main aim was to safeguard muslim rights & create better terms eith the British Government.
When the Indian subcontinent became independent of Great Britain the subcontinent was partitioned because of religious differences between Hindus and Muslims.
The Indian Independence Act of 1947, passed by the British Parliament, ultimately resolved the differences between the British and Muslims in India by granting independence to the country and partitioning it into two separate nations - India and Pakistan. This decision was driven by the growing demands for a separate homeland for Muslims led by the All-India Muslim League under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Most Muslims in British India moved to Pakistan after independence was granted. Pakistan then included modern day Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The religious differences between Muslims and Hindus in the Indian subcontinent after World War 2 led to the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan in 1947. This resulted in widespread violence, displacement of populations, and loss of life during the partition process.
The British decided to partition the Indian subcontinent because of the conflict that Hindus and Muslims had with each other.
14th August has great importance in the history of Pakistan because Muslims of subcontinent got freedom from the double yok of British rule and Hindu domination.Pkistan appeared as an independent Muslim state on the map of the world.
Religious and ethnic differences between Hindus and Muslims
The Hindus and the Muslims fought the War of Independence against the British. Both suffered great losses. Anyhow, the Muslims suffered more than the Hindus.
The subcontinent was divided into separate countries by religion.India was formed from the areas where the majority of the population was Hindu.Pakistan (and West Pakistan, later Bangladesh) was designated as a Muslim nation, and many Muslims from India relocated there. Some were compelled by violence to do so. Concurrently, many Hindus who lived in Pakistan also fled across the border to the new Indian nation.The independence of the region was acknowledged by the Indian Independence Act of 1947, ending British rule of the region. Areas where the majority of residents were considered Muslims were incorporated into East and West Pakistan, separated completely by the intervening Hindu majority areas (India). In 1971, West Pakistan gained independence as Bangladesh.Conflicts and territorial disputes continued into the 21st Century between the neighboring countries. This was worrisome as both India and Pakistan became nuclear powers.Modern IndiaHindus, Sikhs and Muslims live peacefully together in Delhi, for example, and this is primarily because most Hindus are peace-loving people who will go to any length not to fight. It is very difficult to fight someone who simply will not fight you for any reason. Also, Muslims follow the Koran very closely, and there is nothing in their book which says anything about the Hindu religion.
what did the Muslims of subcontinent gain from this religio political movement
muslims blaimed britishers for their decline as the british were seen as foreign invaders because they were thought to be trying to replace islam with christianity. he wanted to ensure the advantages of the british especially the areas of science and technology which were embraced by muslims to imporve the lives of masses. the british put all the responsibility of the war of independence 1857 on muslims, as the britishers blaimed muslims for 1857 war.
muslims blaimed britishers for their decline as the british were seen as foreign invaders because they were thought to be trying to replace Islam with Christianity. he wanted to ensure the advantages of the british especially the areas of science and technology which were embraced by muslims to imporve the lives of masses. the british put all the responsibility of the war of independence 1857 on muslims, as the britishers blaimed muslims for 1857 war.