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What led to the break up of west and east Pakistan?
3 sides of storyBangladeshi SideEast Pakistan was not as developed as West Pakistan as a result a powerful political party emerged in East Pakistan led by Sheikh Mujib.The 1970 elections gave sheikh Mujib of east Pakistan an overwhelming majority. legally he should have been the president or prime minister, but Yahya khan refused to call the assembly being bias towards Bengalis giving rise to Bengali nationalism. Mujib was arrested for treason but released. riots and disturbances rocked east Pakistan. Pakistani Army deployed in East Pakistan causing civil war later Indian Army invaded East Pakistan under pretext of Human rights violations by Pakistan Army. Indian SideAfter elections civil war ignites in East Pakistan. As a result over million refugees migrated to India which seriously affected Indian economy.To stop civil war and human rights violations by Pakistani Army. Indian Army invaded East Pakistan resulting Indo-Pak war of 1971 after war East Pakistan became independent country of Bangladesh. Pakistani SidePakistan came into being in 1947, due to neglect Baluchistan and East Bengal(East Pakistan) during British rule they were most un developed part of the newly independent country. In 1965 Indo-Pak war, Pakistan Army which was 3 times smaller than Indian Army gallantly fought Indian Army which was invading West Pakistan. The war resulted in Pakistani victory as they were able to defend West Pakistan. After the 1965 war failure India decided to break East Pakistan and West Pakistan to reduce military-economic power of Pakistan.In 1968 India set up R&AW (research and analysis wing) which was designed to break Pakistan.In Pakistan, Ayyub Khan a military leader was holding seat of President and democratic leaders were struggling to bring him down. Sheikh Mujib leader of a political party was caught in Agartala,India plotting to break Pakistan. Immediately treason case was filed against him and was arrested. Pakistani pro-democratic leaders took the case as attempt to target democratic leaders by Ayyub Khan and started wide scale protests. Forced by Pro-democratic political leaders Ayyub Khan released a proven traitor. Sheikh Mujib now openly start giving nationalist speeches demanding complete autonomy of East Pakistan according to which except common foreign office and army East-Pakistan and West Pakistan were to be 2 separate states within same countries. While this was going on India was arming Bengali separatist (this has been acknowledged by Indian Government). Heavily armed Bengali nationalists a.k.a Mukti Bahini manipulated 1970 elections in favor of Mujib ur Rehman (India Bangladesh claims they were fair elections). following result Pakistan army in desperation to stop falling government in hands of separatists gave government to Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who got majority in West Pakistan. This was seen as bias by East Pakistanis and wide scale protests broke out in East Pakistan. Now sheikh Mujib openly asked his followers to create Bangladesh immediately Mukti Bahini started armed insurgencies in East Pakistan attacking Pakistan army bases killing and burning properties of non-Bengali. Pakistani Government declared emergency in East Pakistan and asked Army to control insurgents. East Pakistan being surrounded by Indian Army and also blockade was put in Bay of Bengal preventing any additional Pakistani troops to land in East Pakistan. Massive civil war was now being fought in East Pakistan which was 1600Km away from west Pakistan with only 30,000 troops against 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Civil war ended in nearly 1 year when highly disciplined 30,000 Pakistan soldiers crushed insurgency of 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Mukti Bahini flee to neighboring India to re-group and re-attack, where 500,000 Indian troops were prepared to invade East Pakistan. Pakistani Army which was fighting under Indian blockade of East Pakistan had used huge amount of ammunition.Pakistani troops were outnumbered by 1:50 without much weapons to fight and 1600Km away from West Pakistan. Pakistan knew of the invasion coming therefore PAF took bold decision of surprise attacking destroying Indian radars and air fields in West before final invasion to divert their attention from East Pakistan to West Pakistan.However, when war started Pakistani Armed Forces took advantage of small length of border making it almost impossible for Indian Army and Mukti Bahini to break through after which Indian troops had to para-trooped in Dhaka (Capital). Even though war was being fought in entire East Pakistan the capital had fallen to Indian troops and Pakistani command and control system had fallen apart and they had to surrender. They were treated as POWs but local Bengali militia who fought against Mukti Bahini and Indian Forces were brutally massacred.
What led to the break up of east and west?
3 sides of storyBangladeshi SideEast Pakistan was not as developed as West Pakistan as a result a powerful political party emerged in East Pakistan led by Sheikh Mujib.The 1970 elections gave sheikh Mujib of east Pakistan an overwhelming majority. legally he should have been the president or prime minister, but Yahya khan refused to call the assembly being bias towards Bengalis giving rise to Bengali nationalism. Mujib was arrested for treason but released. riots and disturbances rocked east Pakistan. Pakistani Army deployed in East Pakistan causing civil war later Indian Army invaded East Pakistan under pretext of Human rights violations by Pakistan Army. Indian SideAfter elections civil war ignites in East Pakistan. As a result over million refugees migrated to India which seriously affected Indian economy.To stop civil war and human rights violations by Pakistani Army. Indian Army invaded East Pakistan resulting Indo-Pak war of 1971 after war East Pakistan became independent country of Bangladesh. Pakistani SidePakistan came into being in 1947, due to neglect Baluchistan and East Bengal(East Pakistan) during British rule they were most un developed part of the newly independent country. In 1965 Indo-Pak war, Pakistan Army which was 3 times smaller than Indian Army gallantly fought Indian Army which was invading West Pakistan. The war resulted in Pakistani victory as they were able to defend West Pakistan. After the 1965 war failure India decided to break East Pakistan and West Pakistan to reduce military-economic power of Pakistan.In 1968 India set up R&AW (research and analysis wing) which was designed to break Pakistan.In Pakistan, Ayyub Khan a military leader was holding seat of President and democratic leaders were struggling to bring him down. Sheikh Mujib leader of a political party was caught in Agartala,India plotting to break Pakistan. Immediately treason case was filed against him and was arrested. Pakistani pro-democratic leaders took the case as attempt to target democratic leaders by Ayyub Khan and started wide scale protests. Forced by Pro-democratic political leaders Ayyub Khan released a proven traitor. Sheikh Mujib now openly start giving nationalist speeches demanding complete autonomy of East Pakistan according to which except common foreign office and army East-Pakistan and West Pakistan were to be 2 separate states within same countries. While this was going on India was arming Bengali separatist (this has been acknowledged by Indian Government). Heavily armed Bengali nationalists a.k.a Mukti Bahini manipulated 1970 elections in favor of Mujib ur Rehman (India Bangladesh claims they were fair elections). following result Pakistan army in desperation to stop falling government in hands of separatists gave government to Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto who got majority in West Pakistan. This was seen as bias by East Pakistanis and wide scale protests broke out in East Pakistan. Now sheikh Mujib openly asked his followers to create Bangladesh immediately Mukti Bahini started armed insurgencies in East Pakistan attacking Pakistan army bases killing and burning properties of non-Bengali. Pakistani Government declared emergency in East Pakistan and asked Army to control insurgents. East Pakistan being surrounded by Indian Army and also blockade was put in Bay of Bengal preventing any additional Pakistani troops to land in East Pakistan. Massive civil war was now being fought in East Pakistan which was 1600Km away from west Pakistan with only 30,000 troops against 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Civil war ended in nearly 1 year when highly disciplined 30,000 Pakistan soldiers crushed insurgency of 1000,000 Mukti Bahini. Mukti Bahini flee to neighboring India to re-group and re-attack, where 500,000 Indian troops were prepared to invade East Pakistan. Pakistani Army which was fighting under Indian blockade of East Pakistan had used huge amount of ammunition.Pakistani troops were outnumbered by 1:50 without much weapons to fight and 1600Km away from West Pakistan. Pakistan knew of the invasion coming therefore PAF took bold decision of surprise attacking destroying Indian radars and air fields in West before final invasion to divert their attention from East Pakistan to West Pakistan.However, when war started Pakistani Armed Forces took advantage of small length of border making it almost impossible for Indian Army and Mukti Bahini to break through after which Indian troops had to para-trooped in Dhaka (Capital). Even though war was being fought in entire East Pakistan the capital had fallen to Indian troops and Pakistani command and control system had fallen apart and they had to surrender. They were treated as POWs but local Bengali militia who fought against Mukti Bahini and Indian Forces were brutally massacred.
What events led to the creation of the new nation of Bangladesh?
In December 1971, the Indian army lent it's support to East Pakistan. The army of West Pakistan which had occupied East Pakistan withdrew. Thus creating Bangladesh.
Do you agree West Pakistan lost the 1971 war due to the Indian Intervention?
Sure. This is true. When Bhutto and Mujeeb's conflict resulted in riots and ultimately army intervention was made by Pakistan in East Pakistan. India took advantage of this situation and attacked Pakistani borders. This whole scenario resulted in separation of East Pakistan from West Pakistan.
How was the west and east Pakistan war resolved?
By surrender of Pakistan Army headed by Gen Niazi to Indian and Bangladesh liberation authority in old Dhaka Museum, signing historical <surrender> papers on 16 Dec 1971
What was the provincial tree of the former East Pakistan region?
The Indian banyan or the Ficus benghalensis was the tree un officially representing former East Pakistan state (1955-1971).
What was the old name of Bangladesh?
East PakistanUntil it achieved independence in 1971, Bangladesh (aka People's Republic of Bangladesh) was East Pakistan, a large exclave of West Pakistan (now Pakistan) created by the 1947 partition of India into Hindu and Islamic countries.
What continent is Kashmir on?
Kashmir is in the continent of Asia. It lies in the far northwest of the Indian subcontinent, east of Pakistan.
When Pakistan began as a divided nation its east and west regions were separated by?
1,000 miles of Indian territory.
How did the conflict between east and west Pakistan lead to the civil war?
After elections which took place in 1971, Sheikh Mujeeb of East Pakistan gained majority but in West Pakistan Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was chosen by public. Bhutto didn't accept victory of Mujeeb. This conflict resulted in riots and ultimately army intervention was made by Pakistan in East Pakistan. India took advantage of this situation and attacked Pakistani borders. This whole scenario resulted in separation of East Pakistan from West Pakistan.
How long did the 1971 India Pakistan war last?
On the 3rd of December 1971, the Pakistani Air Force (PAF) struck a number of Indian airfields in northern India. By midnight, India was officially at war with Pakistan. Two weeks later,17th of December, the war was over. The Indian Army had overrun erstwhile East Pakistan (Bangladesh) and taken 93,000 POWs. It was one of the swiftest military campaigns in recent history...
Where was Pakistan positioned in World War 2?
Pakistan, as such, didn't exist as a separate country. It was part of the Indian sub continent, a part of the British Empire. It became a state in it's own right as a part of the Independence in 1947, as East & West Pakistan. East Pakistan goes on to become Bangladesh.
