1. Formation of Pakistan
... ministries through the subsequent abortive negotiations, to the final upheaval of 'Quit India,' forced the British to look elsewhere for support for the war.(Metcalf) As a result, the Muslim League held prominence as an accommodating beneficiary towards the British.(Metcalf) Although in the earlier stages, Pakistan was not envisaged nor desired a partition-- it was an outcome of gaining of mass support ... World War II, helped along the League with acts such as the provisions in the Cripps proposal that allowed provinces to avoid being a part of any independent India. The elections held...
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