Historical Events tagged with "kashmir"
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UN Cease-fire in Kashmir Enforced
The United Nations Security Council initiated a cease-fire in Kashmir, effective from one minute before midnight on January 1, 1949. This cessation of hostilities marked the end of armed conflict between India and Pakistan over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which had been a flashpoint since the partition of British India in 1947. The region had been embroiled in violence and territorial disputes following the partition, which resulted in mass migrations and communal strife. The cease-fire was a crucial step towards stabilizing the region and setting the stage for future negotiations.
Continue ReadingUN Security Council Addresses Kashmir Conflict
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 47, addressing the conflict in the Kashmir region between India and Pakistan, following the first Indo-Pakistani War. This resolution called for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of troops. It also aimed to establish peaceful plebiscites to determine the future of the territory. The situation in Kashmir remained a contentious point between the two nations.
Continue ReadingMaharaja of Kashmir Accedes to India
The Maharaja of Kashmir and Jammu, Hari Singh, signed the Instrument of Accession to India, which allowed the Indian government to take control of Jammu and Kashmir amidst the turmoil following the Partition of India. This instrument, signed under pressure due to an invasion by tribesmen from Pakistan, marked the beginning of the first Indo-Pakistani War, as Pakistan contested the legitimacy of the accession, claiming Kashmir as part of its territory based on its Muslim-majority population.
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