Scenarios about 'partition'
The division of a territory, nation, or region into separate political entities, often occurring in the aftermath of colonial rule or during major geopolitical realignments. Notable historical partitions include those of India/Pakistan (1947), Ireland (1921), Korea (1945), and Germany (post-WWII), each resulting in significant population displacements, communal violence, and lasting geopolitical tensions. In alternate history scenarios, modified partition boundaries or entirely different partitioned regions often serve as critical divergence points that reshape demographic patterns and international relations.
What If Gandhi Was Never Assassinated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Mahatma Gandhi survived the assassination attempt on January 30, 1948, potentially reshaping India's early independence, Hindu-Muslim relations, and global non-violent movements.
What If India and Pakistan Never Separated?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1947 Partition never occurred, creating a unified South Asian state that would dramatically reshape global politics, religious coexistence, and economic development in the region.
What If Kashmir Conflict Was Resolved Differently?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan found a peaceful resolution in the early years after Partition, potentially transforming South Asian geopolitics, economic development, and global security.
What If Kolkata Maintained Its Economic Prominence?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) remained the economic powerhouse of the Indian subcontinent, dramatically altering South Asia's development and global economic patterns.
What If The Partition of India Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan never happened, potentially creating a unified South Asian superpower and avoiding one of history's largest mass migrations and humanitarian crises.