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In this September 1947 photo, hundreds of Muslim refugees crowd on top a train leaving New Delhi for Pakistan

In this September 1947 photo, hundreds of Muslim refugees crowd on top a train leaving New Delhi for Pakistan Source: AAP / AP

India has marked 75 years since independence from British colonial rule. It follows celebrations in Pakistan over the weekend. The move, led by Britain, triggered bloodshed and violence on both sides, as well as one of the biggest migrations in human history.

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India has marked 75 years since independence from British colonial rule. It follows celebrations in Pakistan over the weekend. The move, led by Britain, triggered bloodshed and violence on both sides, as well as one of the biggest migrations in human history.

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