1947 Invasion of Kashmir

The 1947 invasion of Kashmir occurred when the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, recently joined with India after British rule ended, faced a conflict. When Pakistan, seeking to support Muslim residents, encouraged tribal militias and soldiers to invade, they aimed to seize the region. India responded by sending its own troops to defend Kashmir, leading to a broader conflict. This invasion marked the start of ongoing territorial disputes, resulting in the region being divided between Indian-administered and Pakistani-administered areas, and has contributed to lasting political tensions between the two nations.