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Why are India Pakistan and other countries known as subcontinents?
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What countries were once part of british india?
These are modern India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Pakistan and Bangladesh did not exist at all under British rule, and Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon.
What is the Partition of India in 1947?
This was when the country of India split into two separate countries known as India and Pakistan. India became a predominantly Hindu state and Pakistan a primarily Muslim state.
In 1947 what was divided into countries of India and Pakistan?
Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."
The area where ancient India developed is known today as .?
Pakistan
What is the old name of Pakistan befor Pakistan?
The region we today know as Pakistan has gone by many names throughout it's history, dating back to before Alexander the Great. It was the Sikh empire from roughly 1800 until 1849. From 1849 until several years after World War II, Pakistan was part of India, and controlled by the British. In 1947, with independence from India and Britain, until 1956 it was known as the Dominion of Pakistan. From 1956 to the present, it is officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
In 1947 what country was divided into the countries of India and Pakistan?
Prior to 1947 the entire region covering India and Pakistan was known simply as India. Technically, it was called the Indian Empire but was also commonly referred to as the British Raj, "raj" being Hindi for "rule."
Is Pakistan in Indiana?
no pakistan is its own country now just like india. however, before, pakistan and india wer joined and were 1 huge country known as india. now they are independant
Which countries was known as gandhar in ancient period?
PAKISTAN
Definition of Pakistan?
a republic in S Asia, between India and Afghanistan: formerly part of British India; known as West Pakistan from 1947-71 to distinguish it from East Pakistan
Why are countries known as subcontinents?
countries aren't considered main continents. there are only seven continents. just like a state or province is a smaller area in a country, a country (or subcontinent) is a smaller part of a continent.
Why do India and Pakistan still not get along?
Kashmir is one of the main reasons that divides Pakistan and India. There have been several wars over Kashmir since Pakistan and India were formed in 1947. It would be very hard for India and Pakistan to get along.
What country was Pakistan a part of before it became independent?
Pakistan was a part of the United Kingdom before becoming independent. Pakistan used to be a part of the British territory of India. When India became independent it split into two countries: India and Pakistan.
