Question

Explain the merger of Kashmir with the Indian Union.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Pakistan's attack on Kashmir.
• Raja Harisingh agreed to merge with India.
• Rest of Kashmir was protected by Indian military.

Solution: ​

• Raja Harisingh of Jammu and Kashmir decided to remain independent. But soon Pakistan instigated the tribal Muslims to invade Kashmir. As a result, they were able to occupy certain area of Kashmir.
• Realising the severity of the problem in hand, King Harisingh agreed to join India in October 1947.
• Immediately, the Indian Army attacked the tribal soldiers and drove them out of the valley.
• India registered a complaint against Pakistan at the United Nations. The UNO called for battle truce on January 01, 1949.
• Even till today, Kashmir issue has not been resolved and still remains a contentious issue between India and Pakistan.
• The North East part of Kashmir that was occupied by Pakistan is called ‘Pakistan Occupied Kashmir’.