When the British drew the borders between India and Pakistan, all Muslims were in Pakistan and all Hindus were in India.

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The division was not based on religion alone. It was a complex process that took into consideration various factors such as geographical contiguity, language, and economic viability. As a result, there were many areas with mixed populations of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs that were divided, causing widespread violence and displacement.

When the British Drew the Borders Between India and Pakistan