Kashmir and India border line history
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Kashmir and India border line history; The history of the Kashmir and India border line is deeply intertwined with the region's political developments, particularly after the partition of British India in 1947. The border line has been the subject of long-standing disputes between India, Pakistan, and the people of Kashmir. Here’s a breakdown of how the border line has evolved historically: 1. Pre-Independence Era (Before 1947) Before the partition of British India in 1947, Kashmir was a princely state under the rule of Maharaja Hari Singh , a Hindu ruler, despite the region having a Muslim-majority population. During British colonial rule, Kashmir was part of the larger region of Jammu and Kashmir . British India and the Princely States : When the British left India in 1947, they decided that princely states like Jammu and Kashmir could choose to accede to either India or Pakistan , or remain independent. Maharaja Hari Singh, facing pressure from bo...