The outcome of the 1947 partition of British India was the creation of two independent nations: India and Pakistan. The partition was a contentious and complex process driven by religious and political differences, with India being predominantly Hindu and Pakistan created as a separate Muslim state. Upon gaining independence on August 15, 1947, widespread communal violence erupted, leading to mass migrations and significant loss of life as millions of people moved across borders to join their respective religious majorities. The partition laid the groundwork for ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, significantly shaping the subcontinent's modern history.