The 1971 India-Pakistan War ended with the surrender of Pakistani troops in East Pakistan and the birth of Bangladesh as an independent country. India emerged as a major regional power in South Asia. Thousands of soldiers from India and Pakistan lost their lives, and millions of civilians were killed or displaced in the conflict. According to estimates, between 300,000 and 3,000,000 people died in the war.
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies.
Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style