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What is the history of India and Pakistan?
India and Pakistan have fought in numerous armed conflicts since their independence. There are three major wars that have taken place between the two states, namely in 1947, 1965 and the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. In addition to this was the unofficial Kargil War in 1999 and some border skirmishes.
What are the reasons for tensions between India and Pakistan Class 10?
There are three main reasons for the clashes between India and Pakistan:
- Border disputes (Jammu and Kashmir).
- Terrorism.
- Water disputes.
How was Pakistan separated from India?
The Great Divide. The violent legacy of Indian Partition. In August, 1947, when, after three hundred years in India, the British finally left, the subcontinent was partitioned into two independent nation states: Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan.
Who made Pakistan’s flag?
Amiruddin Kidwai
The flag was designed by Amiruddin Kidwai, and is based on the All-India Muslim League flag.
Here Culture Trip explores the history of India and Pakistan and the events that led to the partition after the British Raj, and the creation of two independent nations. British rule in India can be traced back to the 17th century, when Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave the British East India Company permission to trade in India in 1617.
How many wars have there been between India and Pakistan?
India and Pakistan have fought six wars since the countries were formed in 1947 after being granted independence from the British Empire. At the heart of the conflicts has been the disputed mountainous territory of Kashmir, which borders both nations and is divided into an Indian and Pakistani section.
What led to the partition of India and Pakistan?
As India and Pakistan celebrate their independence, Culture Trip looks at the events that led to the partition after the British Raj and the creation of two independent nations. British rule in India can be traced back to the 17th century, when Mughal Emperor Jahangir gave the British East India Company permission to trade in India in 1617.
How did the India-Pakistan conflict start?
India referred the conflict to the United Nations, which asked the Pakistanis to remove their troops from Kashmir, after which India would do the same. Pakistan refused. A ceasefire was agreed in 1949, with a Line of Control (LoC) separating the 65 percent of Kashmir under Indian control from the 35 percent under Pakistani control.