When did the Dominion of Pakistan exist?
The Dominion of Pakistan existed from the 14th of August 1947 to the 23rd of March 1956. It was created by the Indian Independence Act 1947 and ended when Pakistan adopted a republican constitution.
Questions about Dominion of Pakistan
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was the first governor-general of the Dominion of Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first governor-general of the Dominion of Pakistan, serving from the 15th of August 1947 until his death on the 11th of September 1948. He also served as speaker of the State Parliament.
How many people died during the Partition of India when Pakistan was created?
Between 200,000 and 2,000,000 people died in communal violence in the Punjab during the Partition of India. More than ten million people migrated across the new borders between India and Pakistan.
What language did most people in the Dominion of Pakistan speak?
Bengali was the mother tongue of 54.43% of the population of the Dominion of Pakistan, making it the most widely spoken language in the country. Urdu, designated as the sole state language by Jinnah in 1948, was spoken by only 3.25% of the population.
Who was the monarch of the Dominion of Pakistan?
George VI was the monarch of Pakistan from 1947 until his death on the 6th of February 1952. His daughter Elizabeth II then became Queen of Pakistan and reigned until Pakistan became a republic on the 23rd of March 1956.
What was Pakistan's economy like in 1947 when the dominion was established?
Agriculture made up 53% of Pakistan's GDP in 1947 and accounted for 99.2% of exports. Per capita income in 1950 was around $360 in 1985 international dollars, and the literacy rate was only 10%. Poverty rates in West Pakistan ranged from 55% to 60%.