India-Pakistan Relations: A Timeline of Conflict & Diplomacy

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1947 – Partition and Independence

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India and Pakistan became independent nations. Partition led to large-scale violence and the first conflict over Kashmir.

1947–48 – First Kashmir War

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The first Indo-Pak war over Kashmir. Ceasefire brokered by the UN; Line of Control (LoC) established.

1965 – Second Indo-Pak War

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Another war over Kashmir.
Tashkent Agreement signed to restore peace.

1971 – Bangladesh Liberation War

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India supported East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Led to Indo-Pak war and Pakistan’s defeat.

1999 – Kargil Conflict

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Pakistani troops infiltrated Kargil in Kashmir. India reclaimed territory after intense fighting.

Diplomatic Efforts

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Several peace talks, including Agra Summit (2001), Lahore Declaration (1999).Trade and people-to-people relations attempted intermittently.

Terror Incidents and Strain

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2001 Parliament attack, 2008 Mumbai attacks worsened ties. India blamed Pakistani-based terror outfits.

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