Partition May 2026

The was the division of British India into two independent dominion states: the Union of India and the Dominion of Pakistan . This event marked the end of the British Raj and resulted in one of the largest mass migrations and humanitarian crises in human history. 1. Historical Background and Causes

The partition was formalized by the and was the culmination of decades of political and religious tension. Key drivers included: partition

: The ideological belief, championed by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the Muslim League , that Hindus and Muslims were distinct nations with irreconcilable interests. The was the division of British India into