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India Pakistan 1965 War | Background - Operation Gibraltar - Major Events - International Response - Outcome - Impact of India Pakistan 1965 War

India Pakistan 1965 War: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, also known as the Second Kashmir War, was a conflict between India and Pakistan that took place from April to September 1965. The primary cause of the war was the long-standing territorial dispute over the region of Kashmir.  Here are key points about the war: Background of Indo-Pak 1965 War: 1. Kashmir Dispute: The Kashmir region had been a source of conflict between India and Pakistan since their independence in 1947. Both countries claimed the region in its entirety but controlled different parts. 2. Operation Gibraltar: In 1965, Pakistan initiated a covert infiltration operation known as "Operation Gibraltar" to support Kashmiri insurgents and prompt a rebellion against Indian rule. Major Events: 1. Conflict in Kashmir: Fighting broke out in the Kashmir region in April 1965, with both sides engaging in military operations along the Line of Control (the de facto border in Kashmir). 2. Pakistani Incursions: Pak...