Stage 3 INDO PAK Region (🇮🇳🇵🇰 Indo-Pak War History & Geopolitical Background)
🇮🇳🇵🇰 Indo-Pak War History & Geopolitical Background 1. Origin of Conflict The India-Pakistan conflict dates back to 1947 , when British India was divided into two nations — India and Pakistan — on religious lines (Hindus in India and Muslims in Pakistan). The major point of conflict has been the region of Jammu & Kashmir , which acceded to India in 1947 but is claimed by Pakistan . Major Wars Between India and Pakistan First War – 1947-48 (First Kashmir War) Cause : Tribal militias from Pakistan invaded Kashmir. The Maharaja of Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession to India. Result : UN-brokered ceasefire . India retained 2/3rd of Kashmir , Pakistan held 1/3rd (Azad Kashmir + Gilgit-Baltistan) . Backing Powers : Both were newly independent; minimal foreign influence. Second War – 1965 (Second Kashmir War) Cause : Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar to infiltrate forces into Indian-administered Kashmir. Result : Heavy casualties on both s...