India-Pakistan Wars: A Complete Historical Overview India and Pakistan, since their partition in 1947, have fought four major wars and numerous skirmishes, primarily over Kashmir . This deep-rooted rivalry is one of the most persistent conflicts in South Asia. Here is a detailed breakdown of the wars and conflicts between the two nations: 1. First Indo-Pak War (1947–1948) – The Kashmir Conflict Begins Background: Right after independence in 1947, princely states were given the choice to join India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh , ruler of Jammu & Kashmir , hesitated, wanting to remain independent. Tribal militias from Pakistan invaded Kashmir in October 1947. Key Events: Maharaja signed the Instrument of Accession with India. Indian troops were airlifted to Kashmir to repel invaders. The war lasted till December 1948 . Outcome: Ceasefire brokered by the UN in January 1949. Line of Control (LoC) established. India retained about two-thirds of Kashmir; Pak...
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