India was to acquire independence from the British in 1947 but serious riots and violence broke out between Muslims and Hindus before that. In response, the British decided to divide India into Pakistan, which would be for the Muslims and India which would be predominantly for the Hindus.
This happened in 1947 and led to a huge humanitarian disaster as Muslims from India tried to move to Pakistan and Hindus tried to move to India. There were atrocities committed by both sides as this happened.
