Partition of India

From among you, how many people are aware of this?* *Question: How many times did India get partitioned?* *Answer: In the British colonial era, India got partitioned seven times.* *In 1876, Afghanistan became separate from India,* *Nepal in 1904,* *Bhutan in 1906,* *Tibet in 1907,* *Sri Lanka in 1935,* *Myanmar (Burma) in 1937,* *and in 1947, Pakistan.* *The Unity of India* Unified India extends from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean and from Iran to Indonesia. In 1857, India's area was 8.3 million square kilometers, which is now 3.3 million square kilometers. *Sri Lanka* The British separated Sri Lanka from India in 1935. Sri Lanka was previously known as "Sinhaladweepa." The name was later changed to "Ceylon." Emperor Ashoka's son Mahendra and daughter Sanghamitra went to Sri Lanka for the propagation of Buddhism. *Afghanistan* Ancient names for Afghanistan were "Upaganasthan" and "Gandhara." Afghanistan was a Shaivite country. The city mentioned in Mahabharata, "Gandhar," is in Afghanistan. The mother of the Kauravas, Gandhari, and her brother Shakuni were from this city. The term "Kandahar" refers to the region of Gandhara, and its history can be traced up until the Mughal period. In 1876, a treaty was signed between Russia and Britain, recognizing Afghanistan as an independent country. *Myanmar (Burma)* Ancient name for Myanmar was "Brahmadesh." In 1937, the British granted independence to Myanmar. King Anandavrat ruled this land in ancient times. *Nepal* Nepal was known as "Deva Dharma" in ancient times. The birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini, is in Nepal. Mother Sita's birthplace, Janakpur, is also in Nepal. Nepal was recognized as an independent nation in 1904. It was referred to as "Hindu Rashtra Nepal." During earlier years, the king of Nepal was called "Nepal Nares," and the country had an 81% Hindu and 9% Buddhist population. Emperor Ashoka and Samudragupta's times saw Nepal as an integral part of India. In 1951, Nepal's King Tribhuvan asked India's then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for integration into India, but Nehru declined. *Thailand* Until 1939, Thailand was known as "Siam." Its major cities were Ayodhya, Sri Vijaya, and Amaravati. Hindu temples can still be found in Thailand, and Hinduism was practiced here. Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, has numerous Hindu temples as well. *Cambodia* Ancient name for Cambodia was "Dvipantara Bharta," meaning the entire Indian subcontinent. It was ruled by Indian dynasties from the 1st century onwards. The famous Angkor Wat temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and was built by King Suryavarman. *Vietnam* Ancient name for Vietnam was "Champadesha." Hindus ruled Vietnam, and Hindu temples still exist here. The largest temple was on Java Island. Hinduism was prevalent here, and the major deities were Shiva, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Parvati, and Saraswati. *Indonesia* Ancient name for Indonesia was "Deepantara Bharta," meaning "Indian Archipelago." Hindu dynasties ruled Indonesia, and temples dedicated to Hindu gods can still be found here. Ancient texts like Ramayana and Mahabharata also mention Indonesia. The famous temple complex Angkor Wat was built by the Indian king Rajendra Chola. *Tibet* Ancient name for Tibet was "Trivishtam." It was divided into two parts in 1907 - one became part of China, and the other was given to the Lama. In 1954, Jawaharlal Nehru, India's Prime Minister, recognized Tibet as part of China. *Bhutan* Bhutan was separated from India by the British in 1906 and became an independent nation. The term "Bhutan" means "High Land." *Pakistan* On August 14, 1947, British India was partitioned, and Pakistan came into existence as East Pakistan and West Pakistan. Mohammad Ali Jinnah had demanded a separate nation based on religion, leading to the creation of Pakistan. In 1971, with India's support, East Pakistan became independent and formed Bangladesh. *This information is important for everyone to know. Feel free to share it with others to spread awareness.*