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Aim: Cade Powell The Partition of India rose when British rule fell over Indian lands and a revolution sparked amongst the country. This revolution was suppressed strongly by the British rule until it became overwhelming as an issue in the country. The aim of the revolt of the Indian nation was to gain independence and separate into the modern day country known as Pakistan and India. What initially gave india an opening to separate was the Muslim religion. Religion was and still is a sensitive topic to many individuals that is strong enough to start wars or revolutions as seen in the Partition of India. Ironically enough, the Muslim religion was supported by british rule but was part of the foundation to forming an independent county. The Partition of india even had revolutionary leader such as gandhi who is commonly seen as the face of the independence. Even today “The partition remains the single largest episode of the uprooting of people in modern history, as between 12 to 14 million left their home to take up residence across the border”(Manas 1). This large scale event is one of the largest movements for independence and is remembered for the sheer number of people who sacrificed everything just for their freedom.

“The Road to Partition 1939-1947”. //National Archive.// National Archives. n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.

"Manas: History and Politics, Partition of India" //Manas: History and Politics//, Partition of India, 2008, Web. 24 Feb. 2015.

Leonard:

Historical The Partition of India had a major impact on the separation of modern world power and religion. An article states, “The end of the British Empire in India in August 1947 resulted in the creation of two separate states of India and Pakistan. The division was based on religious lines, a Muslim majority in Pakistan and a Hindu majority in India” (“The Road to Partition” 1). The partition ended the rule of the British in August 1947 which created many changes for the world. Not only did the British lose a lot of power which helped end the empire, but many countries were also established. India and two eastern countries were established which separated “religious lines”. Due to differences of religion, these established “divisions” set up much conflict for the modern times. Religion plays a major role in conflict which is why the Partition of India played a major historical role.

“The Road to Partition 1939-1947”. //National Archive.// National Archives. n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.

"Manas: History and Politics, Partition of India" //Manas: History and Politics//, Partition of India, 2008, Web. 24 Feb. 2015.

Audience: Alejandro The Partition of India was for the citizens of British India, during its separation from Britain and division into Pakistan and India. However, the people during the time faced extreme violence. Experts say that during the time period, “The estimates of how many people died vary immensely, generally hovering in the 500,000 to 1.5 million range, and many scholars have settled upon the nice round figure of 1 million” (Manas 1). The entire point of it was because of religion, more specifically, Muslim and Hindu. The Muslim population turned into Pakistan, and the Hindu population turned into India. Another large aspect of what it did for the people was make them move, a human migration. It is “ the biggest mass migration in history” (National Archives 1). An estimated 18 million people moved in order to be with the people of their respective religion; this was the reason for so many deaths, as there was “communal violence” during the move (National Archives 1). The people during the time of the Partition experienced much change as they were forced to move because of their religion. The two countries also had much conflict afterwards.

“The Road to Partition 1939-1947”. //National Archive.// National Archives. n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.

"Manas: History and Politics, Partition of India" //Manas: History and Politics//, Partition of India, 2008, Web. 24 Feb. 2015.

Cultural: Hunter

The partition of India is when British India was split into Pakistan and modern India in 1947. This happened because of the end of Britain’s rule over India. The main points of the partition were,“...the political processes that led to the vivisection of India, the creation of Pakistan, and the "accompanying" violence” (UCLA 1). The main cultural impact of this change is that the two countries contained separate religions. Pakistan became mostly Muslim, and India became mostly Hindu. This separation helped to ease some previous outstanding conflicts between the two regions. However, the sudden split caused chaos along the new borders. War broke out soon after disputes began on the ownership of territory. Many refugees left the country to avoid conflict. As stated by the Indian High Commissioner in a speech,”The vast movement of refugees...elsewhere cause a general feeling of instability” (National Archives 1). The biggest cultural impact to come from the Partition was the creation of Muslim Pakistan and the violence that ensued after the split.

“The Road to Partition 1939-1947”. //National Archive.// National Archives. n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.

"Manas: History and Politics, Partition of India" //Manas: History and Politics//, Partition of India, 2008, Web. 24 Feb. 2015.