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it was on midnight of 15th august,1947. however both countries consider their independence on different day. For Pakistan, it's 14th august and for India it's 15 th august

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The Indian Independence Act 1947 had decided 15 August 1947 as the appointed date for the partition. However, Pakistan came into existence a day earlier, on 14 August.

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It was partitioned in 1905.

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Is Bangladesh the Muslim part of India created by Britain?

Bangladesh was originally a part of India. After the partition of India, current day Pakistan and Bangladesh formed Pakistan and India remained India. In 1971, Bangladesh declared itself independent. Bangladesh nor India was created by the British


Who won the seconed war between Pakistan and India?

The wars between Pakistan and India were: War1- 1947 immediately after the partition (some may consider this battle between the two nations as partition and after effect of partition. War2- 1965 after the riot in India, as Muslims suffered there. Many Muslims from Bihar state crossed to then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) Both countries claimed victory but India seemed to have the upper hand when the cease fire was declared. War3- in 1971 (resulting in the loss of East Pakistan). During War3 the central administration of Pakistan (based in Islamabad, West Pakistan) lost control of East Pakistan. East Pakistan became an independent country- Bangladesh.


When did India Break into Pakistan and India?

Pakistan and India got independence from the British on 14 August 1946 and 15 August 1947 respectively. Browse the link given below you will know when, why and how Partition of Indian and Pakistan happened.


What countries exist today that were once part of India?

Five modern countries were considered to a part of British India: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.The original partition of India divided it into two countries: Indian and Pakistan. When people talk about India splitting into two countries, they are referring to the Partition of 1947 where the majority of British India was split into two newly independent countries: India and PakistanThe modern country Bangladesh was a part of Pakistan between 1947-1971, until it became independent.Sri Lanka remained under quasi-autonomous British control during the 1947 partition and became an independent country in 1948. Maldives also remained under British control after partition, and became an independent country in 1982.


Which area of India become Pakistan?

The partition happened in 1947 when India got independence from the British rule. Due to differences in religious views Pakistan (a Muslim nation) in the northern region of India was formed

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Where would a Muslim have moved during Britain's partition of South Asia?

from India to Pakistan


Who was responsible for marking the boundaries of Pakistan and India before partition?

who was responsible for marking the boundaries of india and pakistan before partition


When did the partition of India and Pakistan finish?

Delhi


Is Bangladesh the Muslim part of India created by Britain?

Bangladesh was originally a part of India. After the partition of India, current day Pakistan and Bangladesh formed Pakistan and India remained India. In 1971, Bangladesh declared itself independent. Bangladesh nor India was created by the British


Why did the partition of Pakistan and India occur?

because of pakista........................


Did India and Pakistan agree to partition Kashmir?

Presently, the conflict and debates between Pakistan and India concerning the partition of Kashmir still continues with neither side agreeing to anything.


A new country that was born by a partition from India?

it was PAKISTAN THAT WAS PARTITIONED from India in 1947.


Where did Muslims migrate to after the 1947 partition of British India?

pakistan


After the partition relations between India and Pakistan were?

hostile and warlike


When east bangal converted into east Pakistan?

The Partition of Bengal in 1947, part of the Partition of India, was a partition that divided the British Indian province of Bengal between India and Pakistan, with West Bengal becoming a province of India and East Bengal becoming a province of Pakistan. The partition was done according to what has come to be known as the 3 June Plan or Mountbatten Plan.


What are the changes in the pre- partition map of India and the map of present India?

well, i know that Pakistan, sri lanka, and Bangladesh are now countries, and they weren't before the partition of 1947, if that helps. also, India used to be controlled by Britain, and now its a separate country. that's about it, i think.


In 1947 the British agreed to partition India into what two independent countries?

India and Pakistan