Indian Border Conflicts
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Race, Ethnicity, Racism, Islam, Muslims, Mosques, Nationalism, Violence, Hinduism, Hindus, Massacres, Genocide, Torture
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India, Pakistan
- Date: 1962-1971
Article abstract: At issue: Border lines, sovereignty, ethnic conflicts. Result: Indian loss to China in 1962, a more successful outcome against Pakistan in 1965, and victory against Pakistan in 1971, leading to the creation of Bangladesh.
Background
When the British government withdrew its colonial rule over India on August 15, 1947, the vast subcontinent was partitioned into two countries. India straddled most of the territory, with West Pakistan on one side and East Pakistan on the other. India adopted a constitution committed to democracy and the...
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