Indian Pakistan war First Indo-Pak War (1947–1948) Second Indo-Pak War (1965)

India and Pakistan have fought several wars since their independence from British rule in 1947. Here’s a quick overview of the major ones:

1. First Indo-Pak War (1947–1948)

Cause: Dispute over Jammu and Kashmir after partition.

Result: Ceasefire brokered by the UN in 1949; Pakistan retained control of parts of Kashmir (now called Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan), while the rest remained with India.

2. Second Indo-Pak War (1965)

Cause: Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar aimed at infiltrating forces into Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Result: Stalemate; both sides claimed victory. Ceasefire and return to pre-war positions under the Tashkent Agreement.

3. Third Indo-Pak War (1971)

Cause: Pakistan's civil war in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), leading to Indian intervention.

Result: Decisive Indian victory; creation of Bangladesh as an independent nation.

4. Kargil War (1999)

Cause: Pakistani soldiers and militants occupied high-altitude Indian positions in the Kargil sector.

Result: India pushed back the intruders; India recaptured all positions. Pakistan faced international diplomatic pressure.

There have also been numerous skirmishes and ongoing tensions, especially over Kashmir. Want a deeper look at one of these wars?