1971 Indo-Pak War (Bangladesh Liberation)

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Date December 03, 1971
Type National
Author anupjishnu
Location New Delhi, Delhi, India
Categories
Political & Governance Military & Conflict

Event Details

The 1971 War began on December 3 with Pakistani air strikes on Indian airfields. India joined the war on the side of Bengali nationalists (Mukti Bahini).

Outcome: The war ended in 13 days with the unconditional surrender of 93,000 Pakistani troops in Dhaka on December 16.

Legacy: The victory resulted in the creation of the independent nation of Bangladesh and established India's military dominance in the region.