Question

Write a short note on Delhi after partition

Answer 1

After the partition the population of Delhi increased largely. People were living in camps, schools, military camps and gardens. Large number of people lost their lives, houses and property. The muslims of Delhi had to migrate as their homes were looted by sikhs and Hindus. They started from zero, started working as vendors, hawkers and carpenters who were once lawyers and doctors. 

Answer 2

The partition of India in 1947 led to a massive transfer of population on both sides of the border. As a result, the population of Delhi swelled, the kinds of jobs people did changed,and the culture of the city became different