Question

why the british tried to divide the hindus and muslims not others​

Answer 1

Answer:

The British, while not approving of a separate Muslim homeland, appreciated the simplicity of a single voice to speak on behalf of India's Muslims. Britain had wanted India and its army to remain united to keep India in its system of 'imperial defence'.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

In British rules Times there Hindus and Muslims was in large populations and in strong Unity than other religions. So making them defense lower of Indians they tried to make hates among Hindus and Muslims and it was successful

In 1946-47, as independence grew closer, tensions turned into terrible violence between Muslims and Hindus

Also there Theory: The partition was caused in part by the two-nation theory presented by Syed Ahmed Khan, due to presented religious issues.