The period of Pakistan and Bangladesh is a significant chapter in the history of South Asia. Let’s delve into it:
Partition and Formation of Pakistan (1947–71):
- In 1947, British India was divided into two independent states: India and Pakistan. Pakistan was created as a separate nation for Muslims, with two wings: West Pakistan (now Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
- The boundaries of East Bengal (East Pakistan) were ostensibly based on religion, but they did not entirely reflect it. The partition catalyzed large-scale migration on both sides of the new boundary, as people moved into what they perceived as places of refuge.