Pak India Historical Conflicts
The India-Pakistan conflict is a longstanding dispute that began in 1947 when both countries gained independence. The core issue is the Kashmir region, which both countries claim in its entirety. Historical Conflicts: The 1947 War: Also known as the First India-Pakistan War, it started when Pakistan feared the Maharaja of Kashmir would accede to India. The war resulted in the creation of the Line of Control, with India controlling about two-thirds of the state and Pakistan controlling roughly one-third. -The 1965 War: Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar aimed to spark an insurgency in Indian-administered Kashmir, but India launched a full-scale military response, leading to a 17-day war. The conflict ended with a ceasefire and the Tashkent Declaration. - The 1971 Liberation War : This war was triggered by the political crisis in East Pakistan, now Bangladesh. India intervened in the Bangladesh liberation movement, leading to a war that resulted in the creation of Bang...