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Although the Indian Independence Act led to the end of British rule in India, it also triggered the partition of the Indian subcontinent into India and Pakistan. This led to one of the largest population transfers in history, displacing millions and sparking widespread communal violence. The death toll is estimated to be between 200,000 and 2,000,000.

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