The Kashmir conflict has roots in the 1947 partition of British India. Maharaja Hari Singh faced a dilemma over joining India or Pakistan and, following an invasion by Pakistani tribesmen, signed the Instrument of Accession to India. This action led to the First Indo-Pakistani war, resulting in a ceasefire that established a divided Kashmir. Since then, tensions have persisted, with periodic military conflicts and ongoing disputes between the countries, reflecting historical and territorial claims over the region.
The Kashmir conflict began at independence in 1947, when the Hindu maharaja, Hari Singh, faced an invasion by Pakistani tribesmen, leading to his signing of the Instrument of Accession.
The First Indo-Pakistani war, following the Instrument of Accession, resulted in a UN-mediated ceasefire in 1949, which temporarily established a divided border in Kashmir.
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