INDO-PAKISTANI WAR OF 1965

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 ceasefire.

Above: Scene during the Second Kashmir War

INDO-PAKISTANI WAR OF 1947

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 subcontinent after British haste exit

BATTLE OF TANKS : 1965 INDO - PAK CONFLICT

Above: Map of Kashmir area, showing the borders between India and Pakistan (click map to enlarge)

First Indo - Pak war of 1965

India on the eve of Independence was witness to a harsh reality and horrors of partition. The very seeds of mistrust and enemity were sown on the soils of undivided India. The rising of Independent states, namely, India and Pakistan brought forth the enemity with the struggle for Kashmir.

Above: Map showing the disputed area of Kashmir (click map to enlarge)