How did India win the 1971 war?

Lt Gen AAK Niazi, the Pakistani Army’s commander in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), agreed to surrender to India’s Eastern Army Commander, Lt Gen Jagjit Singh Arora. General Niazi accepted the surrender documents on the evening of December 16 and the war was officially won by India.

Which country was defeated by India in 1971 war?

But India defeated Pakistan in just 13 days. We should understand what happened in 1971. India was united and stood as one. Some say the Army won the battle, some say it was because of the political leadership and some say it was because of the Navy and Air Force.

Why did India and Pakistan go to war in 1971?

By mid-1971, an East Pakistan guerrilla movement had emerged, supported by India. Pakistan’s military-controlled government cracked down hard, killing up to three million Bengalis in what has been described as a genocide. By November, both India and Pakistan were preparing for war.

What was the role of the Soviet Union in the 1971 war?

Soviet Union / Russian Role in the Indo Pakistan 1971 War. As India had decided to go on with the war, and Indira Gandhi had failed to gain American support and sympathy for the Bengalis who were being tortured in East Pakistan, she finally took a hard move and on August 9, signed a treaty of peace, friendship and cooperation with Soviet Union.

What happened in the 1971 war?

Signing of the instrument of surrender in Dhaka, 16 December 1971. In the wake of the horrific Pulwama terror attack, as some TV news channels have begun beating war drums at full volume, a quick recap of the 1971 war may interest discerning readers.

Why did the Soviet Union not support India in the war?

Believing India can win the war and Indira Gandhi being determined to protect the interest of Bengalis, Soviet Union vetoed out the resolution, thus letting India fight for the cause. Nixon and Kissinger pressurized Soviets to a very extent but luck did not support them.