“Pakistan athva bhartachi phadni””पाकिस्तान अथवा भारताची फाडणी” babasaheb ambedkar book.

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The Partition of India in 1947 was one of the most significant events in the history of the Indian subcontinent. It led to the creation of two independent states, India and Pakistan, and caused one of the largest migrations in human history. The partition was a result of deep-seated political, religious, and social tensions that had been simmering for decades between the Hindu and Muslim communities in India.

The British East India Company had established its rule in India in the early 17th century and had gradually expanded its control over the Indian subcontinent. However, by the 19th century, the British Raj had become deeply entrenched in India, and the Indian people were demanding greater political autonomy and control over their own affairs.

The Indian National Congress, formed in 1885, became the primary vehicle for the Indian independence movement. The Muslim League, formed in 1906, was initially supportive of the Congress’s goals but later sought separate representation for the Muslim community in India. The British government, faced with increasing demands for Indian independence, announced in 1946 that it would be granting independence to India within a year.

However, the question of how India would be divided along religious lines was a contentious issue. The Muslim League demanded a separate Muslim state, while the Congress party was in favor of a united India. In June 1947, the British government announced its plan to partition India, creating two independent states: India, with a Hindu majority, and Pakistan, with a Muslim majority.

The partition resulted in a massive exodus of people, with Hindus and Sikhs migrating from Pakistan to India, and Muslims migrating from India to Pakistan. Estimates suggest that up to 15 million people were displaced, and around one million people lost their lives in the violence that erupted during the partition.

The partition of India had significant consequences for the subcontinent. It led to the creation of two independent states, with Pakistan later being further divided into two separate states, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The partition also had long-lasting effects on the political, social, and economic fabric of the region.

The partition left behind a legacy of communalism, with Hindu-Muslim tensions still prevalent in the region today. The creation of Pakistan led to the displacement of millions of Hindus and Sikhs, who lost their homes, businesses, and livelihoods. The violence that erupted during the partition also had long-lasting psychological effects on the people who witnessed it.

The partition also had implications for the wider world. It was seen as a major victory for the anti-colonial movement and inspired other countries to pursue independence from their colonial rulers. The partition also contributed to the Cold War, with India and Pakistan becoming key players in the global geopolitical landscape.

In conclusion, the partition of India in 1947 was a momentous event that had far-reaching consequences for the subcontinent and the wider world. It was a result of deep-seated political, religious, and social tensions that had been simmering for decades. The partition led to the creation of two independent states, India and Pakistan, and resulted in one of the largest migrations in human history. The legacy of the partition, both positive and negative, continues to shape the subcontinent today.

“पाकिस्तान अथवा भारताची फाडणी” marathi book translation available. Author B.R Ambedkar,

Published by Sugat Prakashan, Nagpur Maharashtra.

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