1971 in Pakistan

1971 in Pakistan

"See also:"
1970 in Pakistan
other events of 1971,
1972 in Pakistan and the
Timeline of Pakistani history.

Events

*Widespread chaos and military crackdown in East Pakistan following the failure to recognize the elected majority party Awami League.
*Guerrillas (Mukti Bahini) start the Bangladesh Liberation War in East Pakistan.
*India aids the rebels and enters the war in the first week of December and inflicts a crushing defeat on Pakistan Military in just a fortnight, thus creating the state of Bangladesh.


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