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The 1971 Indo-Pak war began on 3 December 1971 and ended on December 16, 1971. It is considered as one of the shortest wars in history which led to the liberation of East Pakistan and the formation of the new state of Bangladesh. This day is also marked as 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh'. As the country celebrates the 50th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, we share important facts about the war.