The partition of the Indian subcontinent into the states of India and Pakistan in 1947 was accomplished with almost no violence or bloodshed.

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The partition of India in 1947 was accompanied by widespread violence and bloodshed, with estimates of the death toll ranging from several hundred thousand to over a million. The partition resulted in the displacement of millions of people and led to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

The Partition of the Indian Subcontinent into the States of India