Partition of India million became homeless. However, many argue that the British were forced to expedite the Partition by events on the ground. Once in office, Mountbatten quickly became aware that if Britain were to avoid involvement in a civil war, which seemed increasingly likely, there was no alternative to partition and a hasty exit from India. Law and order had broken down many times before Partition, with much bloodshed on both sides. A massive civil war was looming by the time Mountbatten became Viceroy. After the Second World War, Britain had limited resources, perhaps insufficient to the task of keeping order. Another
Artistic depictions of the partition of India is done brilliantly touching many things that are common to the modern nations of India and Pakistan, starting from the Indus valley civilisation. Directed by Anil Sharma, "" (2001), is an Indian movie about the Partition; notable for shocking scenes of riot and massacre. It was a major hit. Directed by Sabiha Sumar, "Khamosh Pani" (Silent Waters) (2003), depicts the partition ironically and shows the situation of Jihadis in 1979 Pakistan. "Pinjar" was a 2003 film, adapted from the novel by same name by Amrita Pritam, and had Urmila Matondkar in the role of the protagonist, "Puro". Directed by Vic