The end of British colonial rule birthed two sovereign nations—but hastily drawn borders caused simmering tensions to boil over. 75 years later, memories of Partition still haunt survivors.

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The dynasty maintained its rule for generations until British interest in the region grew. During the Anglo-Gorkha War of 1814-16, Sikkim aligned with the British against the Gorkhas of Nepal.