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Independence of Pakistan (1947)

On the Indian independence map as “Karachi — Pakistan is born”

14 Aug 1947 — In the new capital, Jinnah took the salute as Governor-General at last. Three days before, he had told the Constituent Assembly: “You may belong to any religion or caste or creed — that has nothing to do with the business of the State.”

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Turning point
Chapter
Partition of India (chapter 13 of Indian independence)
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Indian Independence & Partition, 1857–1964
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