WAR OF 1948 Flashcards
What was the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 also known as?
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 is also known as the First Kashmir War.
What precipitated the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948?
Pakistan precipitated the war by launching tribal lashkar (militias) from Waziristan to capture Kashmir and preempt its ruler from joining India
Who was Hari Singh, and what was his role in the conflict?
Hari Singh was the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. Facing an uprising and losing control of portions of the state, he sought help from India, which was provided after he signed the Instrument of Accession to India.
When did the Pashtun tribal militias cross into Jammu and Kashmir, and what did they do?
The Pashtun tribal militias crossed into Jammu and Kashmir on 22 October 1947, moving to take Srinagar but stalled in Baramulla, where they engaged in plunder.
What was the significance of the Instrument of Accession in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948?
The Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh allowed India to send troops to defend Jammu and Kashmir against Pakistani forces.
When was a formal ceasefire declared in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948?
A formal ceasefire was declared effective on 1 January 1949.
How did the war affect the territorial control in Jammu and Kashmir?
The fronts solidified along what later became known as the Line of Control, with neither side obtaining a clear victory, although India retained control of the majority of the contested territory.
What was the historical background of Jammu and Kashmir before the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948?
Before 1815, Jammu and Kashmir comprised 22 small independent states, later falling under Sikh control, and eventually became a princely state ruled by Maharaja Gulab Singh after the First Anglo-Sikh War.
How did Gulab Singh become the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir?
Gulab Singh became the first Maharaja by acquiring Kashmir from the Sikh Empire in exchange for paying 750,000 rupees to the East India Company after the First Anglo-Sikh War.
