In 1947, the British viceroy announced that after 200 years of British rule, India would gain independence and be partitioned into Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. What followed was one of the largest and bloodiest forced migrations in history: an estimated 1 million people lost their lives. What caused this violent aftermath? Haimanti Roy details the lasting legacies of the Partition of India. [Directed by Jagriti Khirwar & Raghav Arumugam, narrated by Safia Elhillo, music by Salil Bhayani].

Haimanti Roy: Why was India split into two countries?

Why was India split into two countries?

British colonial policies magnified religious divides, setting the stage for the catastrophic Partition of India in 1947.

The hastily drawn borders of Partition led to mass violence, displacing millions and leaving deep scars still felt today.

Partition's hasty planning led to catastrophic migrations, with millions displaced and enduring violence due to abrupt borders.