India-Pakistan War 1947-1948

The India-Pakistan War of 1947-1948 occurred shortly after India gained independence from Britain. The conflict was primarily over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, whose ruler chose to accede to India. Pakistan challenged this decision, leading to military clashes. The war resulted in a ceasefire negotiated by the United Nations, establishing the Line of Control, which divided Kashmir between India and Pakistan. The war created long-standing tensions, with subsequent conflicts and disputes over the region, which remains a sensitive and complex issue today.