1971 in India
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See also: 1970 in India, other events of 1971, 1972 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.
Events
- December 3-17: India and Pakistan fight their second major war, over East Pakistan, which ends after 90,000 Pakistani troops surrender. The new nation of Bangladesh is created out of East Pakistan.
- Leslie Claudius (hockey player) is awarded the Padma Shri.
Births
- January 11 - Priyanka Gandhi, politicianTemplate:India-stub