The 1947-1948 Indo-Pak War
In 1947, Pakistan invaded Kashmir. This resulted in the first Indo-Pak War. Strong India protected Kashmir from these attackers. The war lasted until 1948. India was always focused on protecting its people. India made sure that the land stayed safe and people lived in peace. India managed to throw Pakistan out. The Indo-Pak War proved that India was powerful although it was just a new country.
Causes and Course of the War
The main cause was Pakistan’s attack and its desire to own Kashmir. They sent militants to force Kashmir to join Pakistan. The war had many battles, with the Indian army protecting its territory and citizens. Despite difficulties, India managed to win the war and Pakistan suffered heavily.
In the end, the Pakistan army had to move back and they took some part of Kashmir and to this date, they have illegally occupied this part of Kashmir and named it as Azad Kashmir.
Indo-Pak Wars and Conflicts
Indo-Pak Wars and Conflicts: The Indo-Pak War is one of the most well-known wars when we look at world history. These wars have been fought three times and all of these times, India has always supported peace and has always worked hard to be on the side of humanity. Even in the wars that India has fought, it has always been that India has been attacked by a foreign country and not vice versa. Pakistan in its 70+ years of independence, has fought wars with India four times.
In this article, we will look into the origin of the Indo-Pak conflicts, the 1947-1948 Indo-Pak War, the 1965 Indo-Pak War, the 1971 War and the creation of Bangladesh, and the Kargil Conflict of 1999.
Also Read: Partition of India 1947
Table of Content
- About Indo-Pak Wars
- Origins of Indo-Pak Conflicts
- The Kashmir Dispute
- The 1947-1948 Indo-Pak War
- The 1965 Indo-Pak War
- The 1971 War and the Creation of Bangladesh
- The Kargil Conflict of 1999
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