The Kargil Conflict of 1999
The Kargil Conflict was another that happened in 1999. It was though a limited war, highlighted the importance of securing the borders and once again, showed the world the power of our great soldiers and how brave they have been. It caused the relationship between India and Pakistan to go bad again.
Background and Execution of the Conflict
It was started in the Kargil region. Pakistan’s military, as militants, launched an attack across the Line of Control (LoC). This act challenged the nation’s security and integrity, starting a battle in the mountainous terrain. In return, India launched a military campaign, drawing the attention of the world and prompting diplomatic efforts, primarily led by the United States. In the end, the Indian army turned victorious, adding another significant victory to history.
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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