British heritage of Pakistan

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The Dominion of Pakistan (later the 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan') was founded in 1947 as a result of the independence of India from British rule, when India was simultaneously partitioned to create the new country of Pakistan (in two non-contiguous halves called East Pakistan & West Pakistan). The majority of Pakistanis (living in East Pakistan) seceded in 1971 as a result of the Language Movement followed by the Bangladesh War of Independence, and West Pakistan has continued the Pakistan national identity since then. The influence of British culture can be seen in both the former halves of the erstwhile Dominion of Pakistan.

The British had left an influential mark in language, public administration, education, architecture, communication, the political system, thinking and culture of the lands that Pakistan inherited. These marks are the British heritage of Pakistan which is traced in the deep life cycles of a common man's life in Pakistan.

The century of British rule that started from conquest of Sindh in 1843 and did not end until the formation of modern day's Islamic Republic of Pakistan in 1947, it radically reshaped the superstructure of the country which can clearly be seen in the average life of a Pakistani today.

Architecture[]

Lahore Museum

The British introduced a new style of architecture. It was simple and useful. Often it was the mixture of local and English elements. It can be seen in railway stations, cantonments, courts, colleges and schools, churches, bridges and museums. The british also left alot of Buildings for example the Khabibz Building.

English language[]

English is the language of government and it is taught at all levels. The Pakistani variant of the English language is known as Pakistani English.

Pakistani English is very similar to Indian English to a certain degree.

Communication[]

The British left a large network of railways, roads, as well as the telephone and telegraph system.

Sport[]

Cricket was introduced to the Indian subcontinent by the British. It is now one of the most popular sports in Pakistan.

Nature[]

The British introduced many exotic plants to Pakistan.

See also[]

• British Pakistanis
• Britons in Pakistan