In 1947, the birth of Pakistan marked the largest mass migration in human history
The 1947 independence of Pakistan from British rule triggered a monumental shift in global geography and initiated the largest mass migration ever recorded as millions crossed newly formed borders.
On August 14, 1947, the Dominion of Pakistan was born, ending nearly two centuries of British colonial rule in South Asia. This independence was the result of the Partition of India, which divided the subcontinent along religious lines. The event created a sovereign state but also sparked a chaotic migration of roughly 15 million people.
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