Kashmir Conflict (1947)

The Kashmir conflict is a long-standing territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over the region of Kashmir, which is located in the northernmost part of the Indian subcontinent. The conflict dates back to 1947, when India gained independence from British colonial rule and was partitioned into two separate countries, India and Pakistan.

At the time of partition, the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was given the option of joining either India or Pakistan. The ruler of the state, Maharaja Hari Singh, initially wanted to remain independent, but eventually acceded to India, leading to an Indian military intervention in the region. Pakistan, however, disputes the legitimacy of the Maharaja's accession and claims that Kashmir should have been part of Pakistan based on its Muslim majority population.

Since then, India and Pakistan have fought several wars over Kashmir, and the region has been divided between the two countries by a ceasefire line, known as the Line of Control, with each side administering a part of the region. The dispute has caused ongoing tension and violence in the region, as well as human rights abuses and a heavy military presence. The issue remains unresolved and is a major source of tension between India and Pakistan.