Partitioning of India

Definition

The Partitioning of India refers to the division of British India into two separate nations - India and Pakistan - based on religious lines in 1947. It led to widespread violence between Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs as people were forced to migrate across borders due to religious differences.

Related terms

Nationalism: Nationalism refers to a strong sense of loyalty and devotion to one's own nation or ethnic group, often resulting in the desire for self-determination and independence.

Religious Conflict: Religious conflict occurs when different religious groups clash due to differences in beliefs, practices, or territorial disputes.

Ethnic Cleansing: Ethnic cleansing is the systematic removal or extermination of an ethnic, racial, or religious group from a particular area by another group through violent means.