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Module - V India-Pakistan War-1971

Major Wars Post
Independence

Note

Fig. 19.1: Signing of Instrument of Surrender by Pakistani Lt.GenA.A.K. Niazi

Activity 19.1

Search the name and image of Param Veer Chakra winner of 1971 war. Also mention
the name of batallion and location where the fought the war.

Intext Questions 19.5

1. When did Pakistan forces surrender in East Pakistan?

2. Who signed the instrument of surrender?
3. What was the outcome of the war?
4. What were the lessons learnt?

What You Have Learnt

 If the government does not address the concerns of the people then it is bound to
fail.

 This war showed that the Pakistani government failed to find a solution to the
internal political struggle by the East Pakistani residents, which aggravated the
conflict and the subsequent involvement of India.
 You have also understood that to win a war there must be effective leadership and
adequate logistical support.

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