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First Kashmir War

1947 CE – 1949 CE

The first war between India and Pakistan began after tribal forces entered Jammu and Kashmir and produced the divided Line of Control that still defines the conflict.

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1947–1948 war between India and Pakistan

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Conflict · South Asia

First Kashmir War

1947 CE – 1949 CE

The first war between India and Pakistan began after tribal forces entered Jammu and Kashmir and produced the divided Line of Control that still defines the conflict.

Standing in 1947 CE

Records whose own span was running in this exact year.

Tibet Polity · South Asia 1000 CE – 1960 CE Egypt Polity · Middle East 3000 BCE – 2026 CE Sweden Polity · Europe Founded 900 CE · attested to 2026 CE Taj Mahal Landmark · South Asia 1632 CE – still standing Indo-Pakistani Wars Conflict · South Asia 1947 CE – 1971 CE Grand Canyon Landmark · Americas 3000 BCE – still standing

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1946 CE First Indochina War 1946 CE Greek Civil War 1946 CE Hukbalahap Rebellion 1947 CE Indo-Pakistani Wars 1947 CE Malagasy Uprising 1947 CE Paraguayan Civil War
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