The document summarizes the long and complex history between Pakistan and India, including their independence in 1947 which led to disputes over the region of Kashmir, sparking their First War. Their Second War in 1965 ended in a stalemate, while their Third War in 1971 was triggered by Pakistan's oppression of Bengalis and resulted in the creation of Bangladesh after India's victory over Pakistan. Subsequent conflicts have remained limited in scope.
3. Their First War When British India became independent areas consisting of seventy-five percent or more Muslims were to become Pakistan and the rest of the territory India.
4. The arrangement didn’t include the Princely States, one of which is Kashmir. They could join India, join Pakistan, or remain separate.
5. Kashmir decided to not join either of the two. Pakistan sent tribal lashkars to talk to Kashmir abut their decision of autonomy.
6. INDIA SAW PAKISTAN’S ACTION AS A SIGN OF INVASION. THEY SENT THEIR TROOPS TO HELP DEFEND KASHMIR.
7. The end result of this is that Pakistan controlled 37% while India controlled 63%.
12. Gandhi felt the only way to stop the flow of refugees was to support the Bengali. . . FREEDOM FIGHTERS! Especially the Muki Bahini.
13. Pakistan began to attack suspected Muki Bahini camps located inside India’s territory. They later struck 9 - Yes NEIN - Indian airfields along the western boarder.
14. India declared war on Pakistan and defeated them in two weeks, overrunning East Pakistan and taking 93,000 POWS.
15. 1999 another war, commonly known as the Kargil War, occurred. The conflict was mostly limited.