India's 13-Day War: 93,000 Pakistani Troops Surrender, Bangladesh Emerges.

• December 16 marks Vijay Diwas, commemorating India's victory in the 1971 war.
• The 1971 war led to the creation of Bangladesh and Pakistan's division.
• Approximately 93,000 Pakistani soldiers and civilians surrendered to the Indian Army.
• The conflict stemmed from Western Pakistan's oppression of East Pakistan, including language discrimination and denial of election results.
• The 13-day war saw India officially declare war on December 4, 1971, leading to Pakistan's surrender on December 16.

Why It Matters: India's 1971 victory created Bangladesh, showcasing military might and ending oppression.