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India wins independence from Great Brittan. This is political because they are now an independent country.
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Muslim state of East and West Pakistan created out of partition of India at the end of British rule. Hundreds of thousands die in widespread communal violence, and millions are made homeless.
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First Indo-Pakistani war over Kashmir ends, but for decades conflict occurred. This is political because it is war.
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Muhammed Ali Jinnah, founding leader of Pakistan, dies. First war with India over disputed territory of Kashmir.
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India adopted a constitution and became a democratic republic. Political
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Anti-Rana forces based in India form alliance with monarch.
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End of Rana rule. Sovereignty of crown restored and anti-Rana rebels in Nepalese Congress Party form government.
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Jinnah's successor Liaquat Ali Khan is assassinated.
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New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Nepal's Sherpa Tenzing Norgay become the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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Nepal joins the United Nations.
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King Tribhuwan dies, King Mahendra ascends throne.
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Multi-party constitution adopted.
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Agricultural scientists introduced a new farming techniques and higher-yielding grain varieties to improve production. Economic
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King Mahendra seizes control and suspends parliament, constitution and party politics after Nepali Congress Party (NCP) wins elections with B. P. Koirala as premier.
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New constitution provides for non-party system of councils known as "panchayat" under which king exercises sole power. First elections to Rastrya Panchayat held in 1963.
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Second war with India over Kashmir.
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General Ayyub Khan resigns and General Yahya Khan takes over.
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Victory in East Pakistan election for breakaway Awami League, leading to rising tension with West Pakistan.
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Civil war started. Political
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East Pakistan attempts to secede, leading to civil war. India intervenes in support of East Pakistan, which eventually breaks away to become Bangladesh.
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King Mahendra dies, succeeded by Birendra.
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Simla peace agreement with India sets new frontline in Kashmir.
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Populist Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto becomes prime ministe
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India tests its first nuclear bomb. Political
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Constitutional referendum follows agitation for reform. Small majority favours keeping existing panchayat system. King agrees to allow direct elections to national assembly - but on a non-party basis.
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Sikhs assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Political
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NCP begins civil disobedience campaign for restoration of multi-party system.
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New elections boycotted by NCP.
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Trade and transit dispute with India leads to border blockade by Delhi resulting in worsening economic situation.
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5% Of India's farm families owned nearly 25% of India's farm land. Economic