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