Pakistan severs ties with the British Indian Empire to emerge as a sovereign nat

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Pakistan Gains Independence: A New Muslim Nation Is Born

Pakistan severs ties with the British Indian Empire to emerge as a sovereign nation, instantly triggering one of history's largest mass migrations as millions cross newly drawn borders. This partition forces the subcontinent into two distinct political entities, redefining regional geopolitics for decades and setting the stage for future conflicts over Kashmir.

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