1971 Indo-Pak War (Bangladesh Liberation)
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Date
December 03, 1971
Type
National
Author
anupjishnu
Location
New Delhi,
Delhi,
India
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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.