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How many wars were fought between India and Pakistan and who started them?

India and Pakistan have fought four major wars since their independence in 1947. Here's an overview of each war and who initiated it:

First Indo-Pakistani War (1947-1948)

Who started it? Pakistan-backed tribal militias invaded the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in October 1947 to forcibly annex it.

Outcome: India intervened after the state's ruler signed the Instrument of Accession, and the war ended with a UN-mediated ceasefire in 1949, leading to the establishment of the Line of Control (LoC).

Second Indo-Pakistani War (1965)

Who started it? Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar in August 1965, sending troops and infiltrators into Kashmir to incite an uprising.

Outcome: India responded with a counteroffensive, leading to full-scale war. The war ended with a stalemate and the signing of the Tashkent Agreement in January 1966.

Third Indo-Pakistani War (1971)

Who started it? India intervened in East Pakistan's (now Bangladesh) liberation war after Pakistan's military crackdown on the Bengali population.

Outcome: India decisively won, leading to the creation of Bangladesh. Over 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered, marking one of the biggest military surrenders in history.

Kargil War (1999)

Who started it? Pakistan-backed forces and soldiers, disguised as militants, infiltrated Indian positions in Kargil (Jammu and Kashmir) in early 1999.

Outcome: India launched Operation Vijay, successfully recapturing lost territory. The war ended after Pakistan withdrew under international pressure, particularly from the U.S.

Apart from these wars, there have been numerous border skirmishes, military standoffs, and conflicts such as the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2016 Uri attack, and the 2019 Pulwama-Balakot air strikes.

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