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aug 14, 1947 - Creation of Pakistan

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Britain divides colonial India to create the state of Pakistan
Where the majority of Muslim & Hindu residents were located was considered
The new East & West Pakistan separated by Indian territory
Princely states (previously autonomous regions) were given a choice
Swat joined Pakistan with the condition to remain autonomous

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aug 14, 1947
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~ 78 years ago