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The Partition of British India - Coggle Diagram
The Partition of British India
Economical
shortages in India & Pakistan
Effected transport systems
Disrupted trade & commerce
Division of natural resources (water & land)
India received most industrial infrastructure, Pakistan had to start from scratch
Social
Loss of homes & connection with land
riots & protest
Huge amounts of migration
Communal violence
Widespread displacement, specifically of Muslims & Hindus
2 million deaths from violence around partition
Destruction of landmarks & loss of cultural heritage
Political
Creation of India & Pakistan
Marked the end of British rule
Division of armed forces between India & Pakistan
Hatred between India & Pakistan
Consequences for other countries, especially Bangladesh
Formation of refugee camps