Above: Map of Kashmir Region It was a major war between India and Pakistan, which finally led to the Bangladesh Liberation War or the Pakistani Civil War. Exact dates are under dispute. The battle in western India from 3rd to 16th December 1971 is termed the Indo-Pakistani war by both India and Bangladesh. Within two weeks Pakistan suffered a humiliating defeat. Above: Picture of Sheik Mujibur Rahman LIBERARTION WAR OF BANGLADESH: The Bangladesh Liberation War was the main cause behind the Indo-Pakistani ... Read More

Above: Map of Pakistan during the Second Kashmir War The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, or Second Kashmir War, was the culmination of a series of hostilities that occurred between April 1965 and September 1965 between India and Pakistan. The war was the second one fought between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, the first having been fought in 1947. The war lasted for five weeks, resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides and it ended in a United Nations (UN) ordered ... Read More

Above: Map of Kadish Region The Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, also known as the first Kashmir War was fought from 1947 to 1948. The dispute was over a certain part of Kashmir. Above: Scene of the First Kadish War Action (1947) Jammu and Kashmir was one of the many Indian states recognized by the British. Both India and Pakistan laid claims to the state. The Maharaja of Kashmir, Hari Singh wanted to remain independent by deploying dilatory tactics. Above: State of Indian ... Read More

After World War I Amanullah became the new ruler of Afghanistan. He took into account all the weak points of the British. World War I had ravaged Britain and consequently her hold over India was becoming weaker and weaker. Emboldened by it he had communicated to the viceroy his rejection of British control over the foreign policy of Afghanistan because the latter was now totally independent.   Despite this belligerent correspondence the British were taken by surprise when Afghanistan suddenly attacked on two ... Read More

Above: World Map from 1500-1800 A.D., showing the routes of exploration (click map to enlarge) The Islamic and European tussle on the Euro land mass spilled over to the naval domination struggle in the Indian Ocean. The sea trades routes were important as well a flourishing during the late sixteenth century. The then Sultan of Gujarat the western most state with coasts at Arabian sea was a growing trade centre. Above: Painting of Vasco da Gama The portugese after ... Read More

Above: Map of Mughal Empire, 1605 (click map to enlarge) After Babur's encounter with Ibrahim Lodhi at Panipat which established the Mughal empire, the town of Panipat was witness to one more encounter but this time between the Delhi ruler and prime minister of Delhi. Akbar was crowned the King at a tender age of 13 due to untimely accidental death of his father. Above: Painting of Akbar, The Great Hemu (the Prime Minister) thought this was his best chance ... Read More

Above: Map during the First Battle of Panipat Panipat a small town in Harayana state of India has been witness to many a major battles since the early 12th century. This little town has been the site for most of the invaders who tried to capture India. India then had a large Delhi sultanate ruled by Ibrahim Lodhi and Lahore (now in Pakistan) had a Lodhi Governor, Daulat Khan Lodhi. Above: Painting of the First Emperor of Mughal - ... Read More

India's role in liberation of Bangladesh {mosimage}The seeds of second armed conflict between India and Pakistan was sown on the soils of present day Bangladesh. In 1971, Awami league or the earstwhile East Pakistan won a simple majority in the general election held for the Pakistani parliament. The then President Yahya Khan & Prime Minister ZA Bhutto refused to hand over to Sheikh Mujibur Rehamn the reins and form a government. The Army General (army of Pakistan mainly had West Pakistanies ... Read More