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Using the 1946 map of South Asia what specific events occurred between the 1946 map in the 1950 map answer using bulleted list of events
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Here are the significant events that occurred in South Asia between the 1946 map and the 1950 map:
- **Partition of India (August 15, 1947)**: India gained independence from British rule and was divided into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, leading to widespread communal violence and mass migrations.
- **Creation of Pakistan**: Pakistan was established as a separate state for Muslims, comprised of two regions: West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
- **Mass Migration (1947)**: An estimated 10-15 million people were displaced as Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India and Muslims moved to Pakistan, leading to significant demographic changes.
- **Violence and Communal Riots (1947)**: Partition triggered horrific communal riots, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and leaving many others injured.
- **Accession of Jammu and Kashmir (October 1947)**: The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir chose to accede to India in October 1947, which led to the first Indo-Pakistani War (1947-1948).
- **First Indo-Pakistani War (1947-1948)**: Conflict over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to a UN-mediated ceasefire and the establishment of the Line of Control (LoC).
- **Establishment of the Republic of India (January 26, 1950)**: The Constitution of India came into effect, transitioning India from a British Dominion to a sovereign republic.
- **Formation of the Constituent Assembly (1946)**: The assembly was tasked with drafting the Constitution, which also laid the groundwork for India's secular and democratic governance.
- **New Boundaries and Territorial Adjustments**: Various regions experienced administrative changes and border disputes following independence and partition.
These events significantly shaped the political landscape of South Asia in the immediate post-colonial period.
- **Partition of India (August 15, 1947)**: India gained independence from British rule and was divided into two separate nations, India and Pakistan, leading to widespread communal violence and mass migrations.
- **Creation of Pakistan**: Pakistan was established as a separate state for Muslims, comprised of two regions: West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).
- **Mass Migration (1947)**: An estimated 10-15 million people were displaced as Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India and Muslims moved to Pakistan, leading to significant demographic changes.
- **Violence and Communal Riots (1947)**: Partition triggered horrific communal riots, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and leaving many others injured.
- **Accession of Jammu and Kashmir (October 1947)**: The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir chose to accede to India in October 1947, which led to the first Indo-Pakistani War (1947-1948).
- **First Indo-Pakistani War (1947-1948)**: Conflict over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to a UN-mediated ceasefire and the establishment of the Line of Control (LoC).
- **Establishment of the Republic of India (January 26, 1950)**: The Constitution of India came into effect, transitioning India from a British Dominion to a sovereign republic.
- **Formation of the Constituent Assembly (1946)**: The assembly was tasked with drafting the Constitution, which also laid the groundwork for India's secular and democratic governance.
- **New Boundaries and Territorial Adjustments**: Various regions experienced administrative changes and border disputes following independence and partition.
These events significantly shaped the political landscape of South Asia in the immediate post-colonial period.
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