Historical Events tagged with "dominions"
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Politics & Government
Pakistan Becomes a Dominion Following Partition
August 14th, 1947 77 years ago
The Dominion of Pakistan gained its independence from British rule during the partition of India. This monumental change was officially recognized on August 14, marking the birth of a new nation. The creation of Pakistan was rooted in the demand for a separate Muslim state, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the All-India Muslim League. With the British East India Company's departure, divisions arose based on religious lines, leading to widespread migration and demographic changes across the region.
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