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The Muslims were afraid that as a minority in majority Hindu state, that they would not be able to adequately defend their rights as Muslims. These problems threatened war and rather than sow the seeds for such a conflict, the Muslims were allowed to break off and form their own country.
Later that country (Pakistan) divided into two countries (Pakistan and Bangladesh) since there were many differences between Pakistanis and Bengalis in terms of culture and aspirations.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoAs the British empire was ending, the Muslims in 'greater' India thought that things would go back to the old ways where they were treated badly. Therefore in the treaties that were signed between the British and the Indians, the Muslims asked for their own country, Pakistan. there was west Pakistan and east Pakistan (later to become Bangladesh. As people started to move to their 'right' places there was mass genocide (Hindus killed Muslims and Muslims killed Hindus) and even now some territory is still disputed.
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∙ 9y agoThe Indian subcontinent was divided into two nations for religious reasons. The Hindus and the Muslims could not live in peace so they were divided.
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∙ 9y agoThe main reason that India was divided into two nations in 1947 was religion. India was mostly Hindu and Pakistan was mostly Muslim.
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India was partitioned to create Pakistan due to this form of nationalism?
India was partitioned and Pakistan was created out of religious nationalism. Pakistan created a country for Muslims who were living in majority-Hindu India.
Why was India partitioned into three countries at the end of World War 2?
It was not. At the end of the war India was still one country. India was partitioned into TWO countries India and Pakistan when the people of the former British colony obtained their Independence from Britian. The Muslim people in the colony insisted on the separation as part of the independence agreement. However, the country of Pakistan could not hold itself together politically and ssome time later broke into two independent countries, one on each side of modern India.
This nation was partitioned just prior to gaining its independence in 1947?
India.
Name two countries that lie to the north of india?
Two countries that lie to the North of India include Nepal and Bhutan. Other countries that are North of India include China and Russia.Two countries that lie to the north of India include China and Tajikistan.
Is china in Europe or India?
China is in Asia. China and India are two different countries. They both are in Asia.
New countries was formed after India was partitioned in 1947?
Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed.
Who partitioned Ireland?
Ireland was partitioned under a treaty between Britain and Ireland which came into force in 1922. The treaty was negotiated by representatives of the two countries.
Why was the Indian subcontinent partitioned in 1947?
India won its independence in 15th August 1947 , but sadly lost its unity.The Indian subcontinent was divided/partitioned into two different countries- India and Pakistan.West Pakistan consisted Sindh and East Pakistan (which later becomes Bangladesh) which consisted of east Bengal, the rest was India. Consider a map of south Asia to understand the scenario better.
The Indian subcontinent was partitioned into?
India and Pakistan
What were the two countries in the end of World War 2?
There were more than two countries at the close of WW2. However, if you are refering to Germany, it was partitioned into East and West Germany.
India was partitioned to create Pakistan due to this form of nationalism?
India was partitioned and Pakistan was created out of religious nationalism. Pakistan created a country for Muslims who were living in majority-Hindu India.
A new country that was born by a partition from India?
it was PAKISTAN THAT WAS PARTITIONED from India in 1947.
Why was India partitioned into three countries at the end of World War 2?
It was not. At the end of the war India was still one country. India was partitioned into TWO countries India and Pakistan when the people of the former British colony obtained their Independence from Britian. The Muslim people in the colony insisted on the separation as part of the independence agreement. However, the country of Pakistan could not hold itself together politically and ssome time later broke into two independent countries, one on each side of modern India.
What nation once controlled by Great Britain was partitioned into two nations based upon religion?
It was India, which when granted independence from the British Empire in 1947 was partitioned into India (mostly Hindu) and Pakistan (mostly Muslim). The isolated part of Pakistan in the east of India (East Pakistan) later became the free nation of Bangladesh.
Are Israel and India the same thing?
No. Israel and India are two different countries.
Which organization partitioned the area of Palestine into the two countries of Palestine and Israel after World War 2?
united nationsunited nations
What two countries was India split into?
India and Pakistan :)
