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Kashmir conflict begins
British rule ends in India, and the subcontinent is divided. Pakistan's tribal army invades Kashmir, they sign a treaty with India, and war breaks out over the region. -
Kashmir is divided
The UN Security Council calls for a ceasefire, but Pakistan refuses, and Kashmir is divided. -
Kashmiri Prime Minister arrested
The Prime Minister of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is arrested by pro-Indian authorities for delaying formal accession to India. A new government then ratifies Indian access. -
Conflict with China
China defeats India in a short war over Aksai Chan, one of two disputer borderlands between China and India. -
Second Kashmir War
India and Pakistan briefly go to war over Kashmir. It ends in a ceasefire. -
Simla Agreement
India and Pakistan go to war yet again (ending in defeat for Pakistan), leading to the Simla Agreement, which draws the Line of Control, also calling for the settlement of their dispute. -
India gains control of Siachen Glacier
The Indian Army gains control of the Siachen Glacier, where the Line of Control ends. -
Insurgency in Kashmir
The insurgency intensifies after the Indian Army kills 100 demonstrators at the Gawakadal Bridge. India imposes the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, after the Hindus in the Kashmir Valley leave. -
Kargil War
India accuses Pakistan of being behind the attacks on the Kargil district (in Indian-administered Kashmir), and they go to war. -
MO' VIOLENCE, MO' PROBLEMS
The countries attempt to boost relations, but there is an attack on parliament (in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir) in 2001. -
Pakistan accused of firing across the Line
India accuses Pakistan of firing across the Line of Control. Indian forces then kill three Pakistani soldiers. -
Abdullah tries to repeal AFSPA
Chief Minister of India-administered Jammu and Kashmir tries to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, but to no avail.
