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What caused the British to divide India as part of its independence? The Indian National Congress demanded a separate nation for Muslims. The British believed the partition would ease tensions between Muslims and Hindus.The Sepoy Rebellion convinced the British that the partition would create stability.

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Partition triggered riots, mass casualties, and a colossal wave of migration. Millions of people moved to what they hoped would be safer territory, with Muslims heading towards Pakistan, and Hindus and Sikhs in the direction of India. Aug 11, 2017

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the British believed the partition would ease tensions between Muslims and Hindus.

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