What event led to Pakistan's surrender in December 1971?
Bangladesh Liberation War
Third India–Pakistan War
Operation Gibraltar
Operation Searchlight
Answer
The Third Indo-Pakistani War began in December 1971 when India launched pre-emptive air strikes against Pakistan. Pakistan's military was quickly overwhelmed and on December 16, 1971, Pakistani forces in East Pakistan surrendered to the Indian Army. The war ended on December 17, 1971, with the signing of the Simla Agreement.
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