Mukhti Bhini
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The Mukti Bahini was a Bengali resistance force that fought for the independence of East Pakistan from West Pakistan during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The conflict began when West Pakistani forces launched a crackdown on Bengali nationalists seeking greater autonomy. In response, civilian insurgents and defectors from the Pakistan Army formed the Mukti Bahini, launching a guerrilla campaign against West Pakistani troops.
The Mukti Bahini received training and military support from India, which eventually escalated into a separate war with Pakistan in December 1971. The war concluded with the surrender of Pakistani forces in East Pakistan, leading to the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent nation. The conflict resulted in a significant loss of life and displacement of millions.
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