Which was the eventual outcome of the conflict between east Pakistan and west Pakistan in 1971?
The eventual outcome of the conflict between East Pakistan (later becoming Bangladesh) and West Pakistan in 1971 was the independence of Bangladesh. The conflict, known as the Bangladesh Liberation War, arose from political and cultural differences between the two regions, with East Pakistan feeling marginalized and oppressed by West Pakistan.
The war lasted for nine months, from March to December 1971, and involved widespread violence and atrocities. The Bangladesh Liberation Army (Mukti Bahini) and the Indian Armed Forces supported East Pakistan's struggle for independence, while West Pakistan's military (Pakistan Army) launched a brutal crackdown on the Bengali population.
Eventually, on December 16, 1971, the Pakistan Army surrendered to the joint forces of the Mukti Bahini and the Indian Army, leading to the establishment of Bangladesh as an independent country. It marked the end of Pakistan's dominance over the eastern region, which led to the birth of a new nation, Bangladesh.