the two nation theory was a totall flasifcation of the entier history of the Indian people.explain the statement
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The two nation - meaning, the muslim nation of Pakistan, and the Hindu nation of India.
India prior to British colonialization was not entirely a country. It is much like Europe, fragmented by different races, languages, govrernments and beliefs. The concept of indian nationhood was not formed until after the British consolidated their rule in India. Great native empires that existed in india both ancient and medieval have not entirely consolidated their rule in the indian sub-continent like the British did. The empires of Asoka and Babur have left southern parts of indian sub-continent under local chieftains who continue to enjoy their independence.
From the historical experience of the people as mentioned above, India was never a nation, or two nation until the British rule. Therefore, dividing India into muslim and hindu was not based on any historical precedent nor the desire of any Indian nationalist vying for nationhood. The two nations is a creation of British imperialism based on concept divide and rule.