Question

Which war is being referred to in the image of the news extract given below? Briefly explain any three causes of this war.

Answer 1

The First Kashmir War, commonly known as the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 – 48, is the subject of this news article. These three factors led to this war:

1. Princely State Accessions: Princely states were given the choice under the Mountbatten Plan to stay independent or join either Pakistan or India. Tensions arose from Hyderabad's and Junagadh's admission, since their choices went against the demographic desires of their respective populations. Despite a majority Muslim population that was more closely linked with Pakistan, the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir's choice to accede to India caused conflict, which was the most contentious subject at hand.
2. Military Campaign Against Kashmir: Pakistan's military campaign against Kashmir in October 1947 was the direct cause of the war. Pakistan sought to take advantage of Maharaja Hari Singh's first hesitation to accede to any country by forcing Kashmir's accession to Pakistan, which prompted this invasion.
3. Instrument of Accession: When Hari Singh agreed to sign the Instrument of Accession in order to accede to India in response to the threat posed by Pakistani intruders, the conflict intensified. India's military intervention to drive out the invaders following its formal accession to the country signaled the official beginning of the Indo-Pakistan War (1947–1948).