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India was divided in two parts which later became two separate countries, one India and the other Pakistan. The stories of division is worth knowing slide to read (Image: Forbes India)
India won the horse-drawn buggy that belonged to the Viceroy of India in a toss from Pakistan. (Image: X)
After the partition, Pakistan received 17.5% of the assets and liabilities of British India. (Image: Forbes India)
Pakistan received its first installment of Rs 20 crore on August 15, 1947, the remaining amount of Rs 75 crore was caught up in the controversial issue of Pakistani Army invasion in Kashmir. (Image: Forbes India)
All the moveable assets were divided in 80-20 ratio which included office furniture, stationery items, table chairs and even light bulbs. (Image: Forbes India)
After major confusion, employees were given the option to decide which government they want to serve whether India or Pakistan. (Image: Forbes India)
The Indian Army was split in two by Field Marshal Claude Auchinleck with 2,60,000 personnel going to India while 1,40,000 to Pakistan.