The 1971 War and the Creation of Bangladesh
1971 saw the most significant event in South Asian history to date – a major war between India and Pakistan. People in East Pakistan (now this country is called Bangladesh) wanted to have an independent state. It caused a big problem as the Pakistani army had done genocide in East Pakistan.
With Prime Minister Indira Gandhi leading a helping hand, India decided to help people in East Pakistan. The war changed everything, it made Bangladesh a new country.
Context and Outbreak of the War
The stage for the war had started when the Pakistan army started to persecute the East Pakistani civilians and their right to self-determination.
- In 1971, The situation behind the Indo-Pakistan War was filled with many things, especially focused on East Pakistan’s (now Bangladesh) desire for independence.
- Tensions kept rising as the Pakistani military had killed innocents in East Pakistan leading to a crisis.
- India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, could not watch as things went from bad to worse. The war broke out as a result of what was becoming a humanitarian disaster in East Pakistan.
- 1971 was a big point in the history of this conflict when India intervened to assist Bangladesh’s struggle for independence.
Key Military Campaigns and the Birth of Bangladesh
The 1971 Indo-Pak War had its military campaigns that contributed to the birth of Bangladesh. India helped Bangladesh’s fight for independence. It conducted campaigns that resulted in the liberation of East Pakistan. Many battles such as the Battle of Hilli and the Battle of Dacca played important roles. This great military planning by the Indian army played a big role in the conflict, leading to Bangladesh becoming an independent country.
Indo-Pak Wars and Conflicts
Indo-Pak Wars and Conflicts: The Indo-Pak War is one of the most well-known wars when we look at world history. These wars have been fought three times and all of these times, India has always supported peace and has always worked hard to be on the side of humanity. Even in the wars that India has fought, it has always been that India has been attacked by a foreign country and not vice versa. Pakistan in its 70+ years of independence, has fought wars with India four times.
In this article, we will look into the origin of the Indo-Pak conflicts, the 1947-1948 Indo-Pak War, the 1965 Indo-Pak War, the 1971 War and the creation of Bangladesh, and the Kargil Conflict of 1999.
Also Read: Partition of India 1947
Table of Content
- About Indo-Pak Wars
- Origins of Indo-Pak Conflicts
- The Kashmir Dispute
- The 1947-1948 Indo-Pak War
- The 1965 Indo-Pak War
- The 1971 War and the Creation of Bangladesh
- The Kargil Conflict of 1999
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