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Bangladesh Liberation War. What was the duration of the war?. Name the three countries involved. What did Jinnah declare at Dacca in 1948?. Name the main political party of East Pakistan. Name the main political figure of East Pakistan. Mention three main causes of the war.
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What is meant by three - pronged attack?
What was the duration of the war? March 1971 to December. 1971
Name the three countries involved. • Pakistan • Bangladesh • India
What did Jinnah declare at Dacca in 1948? Declared Urdu as the only official language of Pakistan
Name the main political party of East Pakistan. Awami League
Name the main political figure of East Pakistan. Sahikh Mujeeb
Mention three main causes of the war. • Economic exploitation • Political exploitation • Language controversy
What enhanced the already tensed situation? Tropical cyclone
How did the war begin? • An East Pakistani military unit started mutiny. • Pakistan army took action.
What names were given to the 1st two phases of war? • Operation Searchlight • Operation Jackpot
What role was played by India? • supported mutineers • declared war on Pakistan • three – pronged attack on Pakistan
What is meant by three - pronged attack? attack by ground, air and sea.
When did the war end? 16th December 1971
What was the result? Pakistan had to surrender to Bangladesh
Which group of people were killed specifically? Intellectuals