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Q: Why was India divided into two nations and what were two effects of this division?
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Why was India divided into two nations?

India was promised independence by the British government after the war, and so it became non-British India at this point. The division was primarily along religious boundaries, with the Muslim area becoming Pakistan, and the Hindu and Sikh areas remaining India. There was a lot of violence at the division, and many people crossed the new borders to stay with their religion.


What was the solution to the division in India between Muslims and Hindus in 1947?

the British decided to divide India into two nations- Muslim Pakistan and Hindu-dominated, India


What were the effects of British rule in India?

BRITISH partitioned India and Pakistan which led to a war between both nations which continues even today


What did Islam do for India?

Islam has become part of India's overall culture, been the religion of choice of some of its imperial dynasties, and lead to the division of the British Raj into the nations of Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh.


How many parts India can divide?

India can be divided into many parts. The five physical division of India are as follows: 1. The Mountains 2. Northern Plain. 3. Penisular India 4. The Coastal Plains 5. The Islands.


Why was India divided into two nations after the british left in 1947?

To resolve violent conflicts between Hindus and Muslims in the regions.


When was Films Division of India created?

Films Division of India was created in 1948.


What was the partition of India?

In 1947, the British divided-up the Indian Empire into two nations. Pakistan, which was meant to be a homeland for Muslims living in the Indian Empire and the Union of India which was meant to be a homeland for Hindu's living in the Empire. This was called the partition of India.


What asian nations have no political nations?

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Who is the author of the book 'India Divided '?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad is the author of the book 'India Divided'.


In what year did India join the commonwealth of nations?

India joined the Commonwealth of Nations on 15 August, 1947.