The document provides background on the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan. It discusses how Kashmir was historically independent but acceded to India in 1947 after partition. This led to the first war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. A ceasefire split the region in half, with India controlling 65% and Pakistan the rest. Subsequent wars and political developments eroded Kashmiri trust in Indian governance. India and the US began viewing the Kashmiri resistance through the lens of Islamic extremism.
The Kashmir conflict is a territorial dispute over the Kashmir region between India, Pakistan, and Kashmiri insurgent groups. Kashmir was a princely state under British rule that was majority Muslim. In 1947, as Britain withdrew from India, the Maharaja signed an Instrument of Accession to join India. Pakistan disputes this, and the first war over Kashmir broke out. The conflict has continued through alternating periods of violence and peace over control of the region and Kashmiri self-determination. Recent elections in Kashmir have seen higher voter turnout, suggesting growing acceptance of Indian rule.
The document provides information on the geography, history, economy and 2014 floods of Kashmir. It discusses how Kashmir's geography led to the formation of the valley, its climate, vegetation and irrigation. It outlines Kashmir's history under various rulers and the events leading to its accession to India. The economy has traditionally centered around agriculture, especially rice. In 2014, heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding and landslides across Kashmir and adjoining areas, destroying property and displacing many. Diseases spread due to contaminated water and thousands had to migrate temporarily to relief camps.
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The Kashmir conflict is a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region. Kashmir is located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent and has a population of about 10 million people, with Muslims making up three-quarters of the population. India controls the southeastern part of Kashmir as a state called Jammu and Kashmir, while Pakistan controls the northwestern part, divided into Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas. Both countries claim the entire Kashmir region but have fought multiple wars over it since independence in 1947. The dispute remains dangerous as both countries are now nuclear powers.
The document summarizes the history of Jammu and Kashmir from 1947 onwards. It discusses how the princely state's Hindu ruler initially wanted to remain independent but faced a revolt from Muslim subjects and an invasion by Pakistani tribesmen. He then signed an Instrument of Accession joining India in 1947. The document outlines the special autonomous status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and 35A of the Indian constitution. It traces the politics in the state over subsequent decades, periods of insurgency, and India's decision in 2019 to revoke Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two union territories.
This document provides an overview of the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan in 6 sections. It discusses: (1) how the conflict started over the ruler's decision to join India after Partition; (2) the wars fought between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; (3) human rights violations against Kashmiris; (4) the roles of international organizations like the UN and OIC; and (6) concludes that Kashmiris should determine the region's status and resolving this conflict is important for South Asian peace and prosperity.
The document provides background on the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan. It discusses how Kashmir was historically independent but acceded to India in 1947 after partition. This led to the first war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. A ceasefire split the region in half, with India controlling 65% and Pakistan the rest. Subsequent wars and political developments eroded Kashmiri trust in Indian governance. India and the US began viewing the Kashmiri resistance through the lens of Islamic extremism.
The Kashmir conflict is a territorial dispute over the Kashmir region between India, Pakistan, and Kashmiri insurgent groups. Kashmir was a princely state under British rule that was majority Muslim. In 1947, as Britain withdrew from India, the Maharaja signed an Instrument of Accession to join India. Pakistan disputes this, and the first war over Kashmir broke out. The conflict has continued through alternating periods of violence and peace over control of the region and Kashmiri self-determination. Recent elections in Kashmir have seen higher voter turnout, suggesting growing acceptance of Indian rule.
The document provides information on the geography, history, economy and 2014 floods of Kashmir. It discusses how Kashmir's geography led to the formation of the valley, its climate, vegetation and irrigation. It outlines Kashmir's history under various rulers and the events leading to its accession to India. The economy has traditionally centered around agriculture, especially rice. In 2014, heavy monsoon rains triggered severe flooding and landslides across Kashmir and adjoining areas, destroying property and displacing many. Diseases spread due to contaminated water and thousands had to migrate temporarily to relief camps.
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An illustration of student-teacher collaborative discussion model in the subject of Media & Current Affairs during the Fall session 2020, Students engaged in the discussion on Kashmir ISsue
A country within a country-Kashmir ConflictSandeep Dixit
The Kashmir conflict is a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region. Kashmir is located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent and has a population of about 10 million people, with Muslims making up three-quarters of the population. India controls the southeastern part of Kashmir as a state called Jammu and Kashmir, while Pakistan controls the northwestern part, divided into Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas. Both countries claim the entire Kashmir region but have fought multiple wars over it since independence in 1947. The dispute remains dangerous as both countries are now nuclear powers.
The document summarizes the history of Jammu and Kashmir from 1947 onwards. It discusses how the princely state's Hindu ruler initially wanted to remain independent but faced a revolt from Muslim subjects and an invasion by Pakistani tribesmen. He then signed an Instrument of Accession joining India in 1947. The document outlines the special autonomous status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and 35A of the Indian constitution. It traces the politics in the state over subsequent decades, periods of insurgency, and India's decision in 2019 to revoke Article 370 and bifurcate the state into two union territories.
This document provides an overview of the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan in 6 sections. It discusses: (1) how the conflict started over the ruler's decision to join India after Partition; (2) the wars fought between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; (3) human rights violations against Kashmiris; (4) the roles of international organizations like the UN and OIC; and (6) concludes that Kashmiris should determine the region's status and resolving this conflict is important for South Asian peace and prosperity.
Pakistan faced numerous problems after partition in 1947, including:
- Establishing a new government and administrative systems from scratch while millions of refugees flooded into the new country
- An unfair and controversial boundary award that gave Muslim-majority areas to India and laid the foundation for future disputes over Kashmir and water rights
- Difficulties over the division of military assets between Pakistan and India, which left Pakistan poorly equipped for defense
An armed conflict concerns government and/or territory where the use of armed force between two parties, of which at least one is the government of a state, results in battle-related death
1948 war over Kashmir
1965 India-Pakistan war
1971 India-Pakistan and Fall of Dhaka
Siachen Dispute and Sir creek
Kargil conflict 99
Romela Zaynab is a Digital Marketing Author, Speaker, Trainer and Consultant. She blogs about Education, Motivation Freelancing, and Digital Marketing at romelazaynab.com
The document analyzes the geopolitical significance of Kashmir's accession under Dogra rule. It discusses how the boundaries of Kashmir were extended under Maharaja Gulab Singh with British help. It examines how British interference in Kashmir's administration increased after Gulab Singh's death. The objectives are to analyze how Dogra rulers politically integrated Kashmir and how British made Kashmir part of India, causing ongoing tensions. The methodology uses analytical and descriptive approaches analyzing secondary sources like books, articles and gazettes.
The Kashmir conflict began in 1947 when the region's ruler decided to join India despite the majority Muslim population, leading Pakistan to invade. This sparked the first of four wars between India and Pakistan over the territory. Currently, Kashmir is divided along a ceasefire line known as the Line of Control, with India controlling 45% and Pakistan 35%, while China holds the remaining 20%. Both countries claim the entire region and have fought numerous battles over it since partition, with an ongoing separatist insurgency complicating matters further.
The Kashmir conflict involves four parties - India, Pakistan, China, and Kashmiris. Kashmir was historically ruled by a Hindu maharaja but has a majority Muslim population. At independence, the maharaja signed Kashmir to India but Pakistan disputes this. The region has been a source of conflict through three wars and ongoing tensions. Both countries claim the region but the UN has called for a plebiscite to let Kashmiris decide their own fate. The dispute remains unresolved with no clear solution in sight.
The document summarizes the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan. It provides geographical and historical context, describing Kashmir as a disputed region with a Muslim majority population administered in parts by India, Pakistan, and China. It outlines the wars fought between India and Pakistan over Kashmir in 1947-1948, 1965, and 1971. The current situation involves ongoing violence and civilian casualties, with India accused of human rights violations. Both countries claim Kashmir but have been urged to resolve the dispute bilaterally through negotiations.
Himachal Pradesh has a rich cultural history and natural beauty. It was formed in 1948 from smaller princely states and saw territorial changes until becoming India's 18th state in 1971. The document then outlines the various groups who inhabited the region over time, from early humans to the Indus Valley civilization to Aryan migrations. It discusses the region under different empires and kingdoms up through the British colonial period and India's independence movement.
The document discusses the partition of India in 1947 and its aftermath. It describes how the Indian subcontinent was divided along religious lines into the newly independent states of India and Pakistan. This led to mass population transfers and violence between Hindus and Muslims. Over 15 million people became refugees, with extensive loss of life and property. The partition left deep scars and ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed region of Kashmir.
The partition of British India in 1947 divided the region along religious lines into two new states - India and Pakistan. This led to mass population transfers and violence between Hindus and Muslims. Over 15 million people were displaced and an estimated 1 million died. The borders divided the provinces of Bengal and Punjab, with lasting political and social effects still felt today. Kashmir also became a contested territory in the aftermath of partition.
The partition of India in 1947 along religious lines led to the formation of two new independent dominions - India and Pakistan. The radicalization of Hindu and Muslim nationalist movements, coupled with the British policy of divide and rule, exacerbated tensions between the two religious communities. The partition displaced over 10 million people and led to large-scale violence and loss of lives as Hindus and Muslims attacked each other during the migration across the new borders. The aftermath of the partition continued to impact India-Pakistan relations, resulting in several wars between the two countries in the following decades.
Kashmir has been a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947. It began when the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir did not join either country after the partition of British India. India controls 39,127 square miles of Kashmir while Pakistan controls 33,145 square miles. The dispute is fueled by both countries' claims over the region based on its history and the religious affiliations of Kashmiris. Despite UN resolutions calling for a referendum, the conflict has continued with human rights abuses reported and tensions occasionally flaring into violence along the Line of Control.
The document provides a brief history of the Kashmir region, beginning with its inclusion in the Mauryan Empire and later rule by various Hindu dynasties, Sultanate of Kashmir, Mughals, Afghans, and Sikhs. At partition of India in 1947, the Maharaja of Kashmir wanted to remain neutral but faced a rebellion and invasion by Pakistan, leading to accession to India. This sparked the first India-Pakistan war over Kashmir. The UN called for withdrawal of forces and plebiscite that never materialized due to Pakistan not withdrawing. The region has remained disputed ever since, with the Line of Control established in 1972 and ongoing tensions, violence and Indian control.
Kashmir Conflict and Possible options for its Resolution.pptxAwaisKhanMeo
The document discusses the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan and potential solutions. It analyzes political stances in both countries on the issue and prominent historical events. Possible solutions examined include Kashmiri autonomy, joint governance, or formal partition. However, dialogue between the two countries has broken down, and the military interests on both sides perpetuate the conflict at the expense of Kashmiri people.
The document summarizes the integration of princely states into the Indian union after independence in 1947. There were over 500 princely states that covered around half of pre-independence India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was tasked with integrating these states and adopted various measures like offering privy purses to royal families in exchange for merging. Several states like Travancore, Bhopal, Junagarh and Hyderabad resisted integration for various political and economic reasons but ultimately all were persuaded or made to join the Indian union by 1947-1948 through negotiations, popular uprisings or military intervention in the case of Hyderabad.
The document summarizes the history of the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan since partition in 1947. It discusses that Kashmir is currently divided between Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani administered Azad Kashmir, and Chinese controlled Kashmir. It outlines several proposed solutions to resolve the conflict such as making the Line of Control an official border, dividing Kashmir along the Chenab river, granting independence, or providing autonomy under joint Indian-Pakistani control similar to Andorra. However, it notes that implementing any solution requires agreement between India and Pakistan, which has so far not been possible given both countries' claims over the territory.
The document summarizes the events surrounding the 1857 rebellion against British rule in India. It describes how the British gradually annexed territories ruled by Indian kings and nawabs. This led to growing resentment among peasants, soldiers, and royalty. In 1857, Indian soldiers in the British East India Company army rebelled in Meerut and Delhi, marking the beginning of the rebellion. The rebellion soon spread across northern and central India, with many regional leaders joining the fight. The British faced several defeats but eventually suppressed the rebellion over the next two years, taking back major cities and killing or exiling the rebel leaders. As a result, the British government assumed direct control over India.
The document provides a chronology of key events in the Kashmir dispute from 1947 to 2017 between India and Pakistan over control of the Kashmir region. It outlines the partition of the subcontinent in 1947 that led to the Maharaja of Kashmir's accession to India and the first war between India and Pakistan over the region. Subsequent events include three wars, a Simla Agreement, a pro-independence insurgency in Indian-administered Kashmir in the late 1980s, and continuing violence and tensions along the Line of Control dividing the region.
Tooba Javaid's assignment report is about the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan. The report provides background on the geography of Kashmir and the division of control between India, Pakistan, and China. It discusses the early history of Kashmir and the events surrounding partition and the first war over Kashmir in 1947. Subsequent wars in 1965 and 1971 are also mentioned. The report outlines reasons for the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan over the region.
Pakistan faced numerous problems after partition in 1947, including:
- Establishing a new government and administrative systems from scratch while millions of refugees flooded into the new country
- An unfair and controversial boundary award that gave Muslim-majority areas to India and laid the foundation for future disputes over Kashmir and water rights
- Difficulties over the division of military assets between Pakistan and India, which left Pakistan poorly equipped for defense
An armed conflict concerns government and/or territory where the use of armed force between two parties, of which at least one is the government of a state, results in battle-related death
1948 war over Kashmir
1965 India-Pakistan war
1971 India-Pakistan and Fall of Dhaka
Siachen Dispute and Sir creek
Kargil conflict 99
Romela Zaynab is a Digital Marketing Author, Speaker, Trainer and Consultant. She blogs about Education, Motivation Freelancing, and Digital Marketing at romelazaynab.com
The document analyzes the geopolitical significance of Kashmir's accession under Dogra rule. It discusses how the boundaries of Kashmir were extended under Maharaja Gulab Singh with British help. It examines how British interference in Kashmir's administration increased after Gulab Singh's death. The objectives are to analyze how Dogra rulers politically integrated Kashmir and how British made Kashmir part of India, causing ongoing tensions. The methodology uses analytical and descriptive approaches analyzing secondary sources like books, articles and gazettes.
The Kashmir conflict began in 1947 when the region's ruler decided to join India despite the majority Muslim population, leading Pakistan to invade. This sparked the first of four wars between India and Pakistan over the territory. Currently, Kashmir is divided along a ceasefire line known as the Line of Control, with India controlling 45% and Pakistan 35%, while China holds the remaining 20%. Both countries claim the entire region and have fought numerous battles over it since partition, with an ongoing separatist insurgency complicating matters further.
The Kashmir conflict involves four parties - India, Pakistan, China, and Kashmiris. Kashmir was historically ruled by a Hindu maharaja but has a majority Muslim population. At independence, the maharaja signed Kashmir to India but Pakistan disputes this. The region has been a source of conflict through three wars and ongoing tensions. Both countries claim the region but the UN has called for a plebiscite to let Kashmiris decide their own fate. The dispute remains unresolved with no clear solution in sight.
The document summarizes the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan. It provides geographical and historical context, describing Kashmir as a disputed region with a Muslim majority population administered in parts by India, Pakistan, and China. It outlines the wars fought between India and Pakistan over Kashmir in 1947-1948, 1965, and 1971. The current situation involves ongoing violence and civilian casualties, with India accused of human rights violations. Both countries claim Kashmir but have been urged to resolve the dispute bilaterally through negotiations.
Himachal Pradesh has a rich cultural history and natural beauty. It was formed in 1948 from smaller princely states and saw territorial changes until becoming India's 18th state in 1971. The document then outlines the various groups who inhabited the region over time, from early humans to the Indus Valley civilization to Aryan migrations. It discusses the region under different empires and kingdoms up through the British colonial period and India's independence movement.
The document discusses the partition of India in 1947 and its aftermath. It describes how the Indian subcontinent was divided along religious lines into the newly independent states of India and Pakistan. This led to mass population transfers and violence between Hindus and Muslims. Over 15 million people became refugees, with extensive loss of life and property. The partition left deep scars and ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed region of Kashmir.
The partition of British India in 1947 divided the region along religious lines into two new states - India and Pakistan. This led to mass population transfers and violence between Hindus and Muslims. Over 15 million people were displaced and an estimated 1 million died. The borders divided the provinces of Bengal and Punjab, with lasting political and social effects still felt today. Kashmir also became a contested territory in the aftermath of partition.
The partition of India in 1947 along religious lines led to the formation of two new independent dominions - India and Pakistan. The radicalization of Hindu and Muslim nationalist movements, coupled with the British policy of divide and rule, exacerbated tensions between the two religious communities. The partition displaced over 10 million people and led to large-scale violence and loss of lives as Hindus and Muslims attacked each other during the migration across the new borders. The aftermath of the partition continued to impact India-Pakistan relations, resulting in several wars between the two countries in the following decades.
Kashmir has been a territorial dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947. It began when the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir did not join either country after the partition of British India. India controls 39,127 square miles of Kashmir while Pakistan controls 33,145 square miles. The dispute is fueled by both countries' claims over the region based on its history and the religious affiliations of Kashmiris. Despite UN resolutions calling for a referendum, the conflict has continued with human rights abuses reported and tensions occasionally flaring into violence along the Line of Control.
The document provides a brief history of the Kashmir region, beginning with its inclusion in the Mauryan Empire and later rule by various Hindu dynasties, Sultanate of Kashmir, Mughals, Afghans, and Sikhs. At partition of India in 1947, the Maharaja of Kashmir wanted to remain neutral but faced a rebellion and invasion by Pakistan, leading to accession to India. This sparked the first India-Pakistan war over Kashmir. The UN called for withdrawal of forces and plebiscite that never materialized due to Pakistan not withdrawing. The region has remained disputed ever since, with the Line of Control established in 1972 and ongoing tensions, violence and Indian control.
Kashmir Conflict and Possible options for its Resolution.pptxAwaisKhanMeo
The document discusses the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan and potential solutions. It analyzes political stances in both countries on the issue and prominent historical events. Possible solutions examined include Kashmiri autonomy, joint governance, or formal partition. However, dialogue between the two countries has broken down, and the military interests on both sides perpetuate the conflict at the expense of Kashmiri people.
The document summarizes the integration of princely states into the Indian union after independence in 1947. There were over 500 princely states that covered around half of pre-independence India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was tasked with integrating these states and adopted various measures like offering privy purses to royal families in exchange for merging. Several states like Travancore, Bhopal, Junagarh and Hyderabad resisted integration for various political and economic reasons but ultimately all were persuaded or made to join the Indian union by 1947-1948 through negotiations, popular uprisings or military intervention in the case of Hyderabad.
The document summarizes the history of the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan since partition in 1947. It discusses that Kashmir is currently divided between Indian administered Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani administered Azad Kashmir, and Chinese controlled Kashmir. It outlines several proposed solutions to resolve the conflict such as making the Line of Control an official border, dividing Kashmir along the Chenab river, granting independence, or providing autonomy under joint Indian-Pakistani control similar to Andorra. However, it notes that implementing any solution requires agreement between India and Pakistan, which has so far not been possible given both countries' claims over the territory.
The document summarizes the events surrounding the 1857 rebellion against British rule in India. It describes how the British gradually annexed territories ruled by Indian kings and nawabs. This led to growing resentment among peasants, soldiers, and royalty. In 1857, Indian soldiers in the British East India Company army rebelled in Meerut and Delhi, marking the beginning of the rebellion. The rebellion soon spread across northern and central India, with many regional leaders joining the fight. The British faced several defeats but eventually suppressed the rebellion over the next two years, taking back major cities and killing or exiling the rebel leaders. As a result, the British government assumed direct control over India.
The document provides a chronology of key events in the Kashmir dispute from 1947 to 2017 between India and Pakistan over control of the Kashmir region. It outlines the partition of the subcontinent in 1947 that led to the Maharaja of Kashmir's accession to India and the first war between India and Pakistan over the region. Subsequent events include three wars, a Simla Agreement, a pro-independence insurgency in Indian-administered Kashmir in the late 1980s, and continuing violence and tensions along the Line of Control dividing the region.
Tooba Javaid's assignment report is about the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan. The report provides background on the geography of Kashmir and the division of control between India, Pakistan, and China. It discusses the early history of Kashmir and the events surrounding partition and the first war over Kashmir in 1947. Subsequent wars in 1965 and 1971 are also mentioned. The report outlines reasons for the ongoing dispute between India and Pakistan over the region.
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A historical and political perspective of Kashmir issue
1. A HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE OF
KASHMIRISSUE
PresentedBy: Misbah Ahmad
2. Origins of the Kashmir Problem
• In 1947, British India divided into India and Pakistan.
• Princely states could join either or remain independent.
• Indian Independence Act created both.
• Paramountcy ended, giving states choice.
• Mountbatten considered geography and interests.
• Kashmir's Maharaja initially sought independence but joined India
amidst conflict.
• Mountbatten promised plebiscite once order restored.
3. Early History
• Buddhism flourished in Kashmir under Ashoka,
promoted by Kanishka.
• Brief Hunnic rule followed by Ujjain Empire led
by Vikramaditya. Hindu rulers established a
dynasty blending Hinduism and Buddhism, led
by King Lalitaditya from 697 to 738 AD.
4. The beginning of Muslim rule
• Muslim rule in Kashmir began in 1339 with
Rianchin Shah's conversion to Islam.
• Shah Mir of Swat ended Hindu rule,
initiating a period marked by political,
intellectual, and spiritual changes favoring
Islam.
• Shahabuddin restored peace and
expanded territory.
• Zain-ul-Abidin ruled until 1470. Mughal
rule began with Emperor Akbar's conquest
in 1586, lasting until 1752.
Kashmir Region – After the Mughals
5. The Sikh rule
• Guru Nanak's visit linked Sikhs to Kashmir.
• Under Guru Gobind Singh, Sikhs fought the Mughals.
• Ranjeet Singh aimed to control Kashmir with Afghan Shah Mahmood.
• Sikhs ruled Kashmir from 1814, marked by oppression, fueling
Kashmiri discontent.
6. The Treaty of Amritsar
• After the British defeated the Sikhs
in 1846, Gulab Singh acquired
Kashmir via the Treaty of Amritsar
for 75 lacs, becoming Maharaja of
Jammu and Kashmir.
• Despite Dogra rule, Kashmiris felt
excluded, with Jammu seen as the
seat of Dogra power. The Treaty of
Amritsar neglected Kashmir's rights
and interests.
Jammu and Kashmir – as a princely state of the British Empire
7. Dogra’s
• Under Maharaja Hari Singh in the 1930s, Kashmiris felt
oppressed. "Kashmir for Kashmiris" movement led by Sheikh
Muhammad Abdullah emerged, sparking clashes and protests
against the Maharaja's rule.
• Major incidents in 1931, like interruptions during Eid prayers
and desecration of the Quran, fueled Muslim discontent against
religious interference and persecution.
8. Partition of the Sub-Continent
• Mountbatten Plan: June 3, 1947, set
independence for the Indian
subcontinent on August 15, 1947.
• Kashmir welcomed Pakistan, desired
freedom from Dogra rule.
• Leaders of independent states could
choose India or Pakistan.
• Maharaja of Kashmir initially neutral,
allowed Pakistan to manage certain
services.
The Pakistan Invasion of Kashmir in 1947
9. Accession to India
• Pre-partition efforts to align Kashmir
with India failed.
• Prime Minister Kak, advocating
independence, was replaced.
• Maharaja's actions stoked unrest:
disarming Muslims, expelling
Hindus/Sikhs.
• Guerrilla movement began in Poonch.
• Muslim anger over atrocities
prompted Pakistan's intervention. Jammu and Kashmir signs the Instrument of
Accession with India
10. The Genesis of the Issue
• Kashmir issue: Arising from 1947 partition of British India into
Pakistan and India.
• Mountbatten advised princely states to decide accession based on
geography and people's wishes.
• Kashmir's Maharaja sought independence, but its ties with Pakistan,
with a Muslim majority, complicated matters.
• Resentment grew due to Mountbatten's role, including the inclusion
of Gurdaspur, providing India with a land route to Kashmir.
11. Kashmir’s accession to India not
acceptable to Pakistan
• India claims Kashmir based on the Maharaja's accession, but
Pakistan disputes its legitimacy due to questions about the
Maharaja's authority and circumstances.
• The accession letter and India's acknowledgment are
considered invalid reasons for Kashmir's integration into India.
12. Kashmir Issue – External Disputes
• Since 1947, Kashmir has been a
conflict zone between India and
Pakistan, leading to wars.
• Pakistan claims Kashmir, and China
also asserts claims over parts of the
region, including Aksai Chin.
• India lost a war with China in 1962
over these territories.
• Pakistan ceded the Trans-Karakoram
Tract to China, further complicating
the situation.
Kashmir Issue – External Disputes
13. Kashmir Issue – Internal Disputes
• Article 370 grants Jammu and Kashmir special status, offering greater
autonomy.
• Unique constitution, selective application of Indian laws, and
property ownership restrictions for non-Kashmiri Indians are key
features.
• Views on revocation differ: some see it as hindering integration, while
others, especially Kashmiris, see it as insufficient autonomy.
14. Urge for Peace
• Initially, support for militancy, but now leaning
towards peace.
• Government in talks with separatist groups seeking
to renegotiate Kashmir's relationship with India
rather than pushing for independence.
15. Conclusions
• Kashmir's history: ruled by Muslims, Sikhs, Afghans, and
Dogras.
• Maharaja Gulab Singh's rule sparked resistance.
• During partition, he chose India amid conflict.
• Legitimacy of accession debated, Kashmiri voices ignored.
• Priority: Kashmiri aspirations for lasting solution.