The first decade after independence saw India and Pakistan set upon divergent paths that defines them who they are as nations even today. India strengthened its institutions and democracy, while Pakistan drifted into political vacuum leading to military dictatorship.In this episode we look at the circumstances, choices and decisions that led to this.

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Declassified CIA Documents - https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/historical-collections

Army and nation - Steven Wilkinson

Memoirs of Lt Gen Gul Hasan Khan - Lt Gen Gul Hasan Khan

The Struggle for Pakistan - Ayesha Jalal

The role of the United Nations in the Indo-Pak Conflict - Mohinder Singh Randhawa

Jinnah- His Successes, Failures and Role in History - Ishtiaq Ahmed

Pakistan Faces India - Aziz Beg