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The division of Kashmir

The division of Kashmir

FromWitness History


The division of Kashmir

FromWitness History

ratings:
Length:
9 minutes
Released:
Aug 12, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In October 1947, an invasion of Kashmir by tribal fighters led to the division of the state between India and Pakistan. Andrew Whitehead speaks to victims of the invasion and political leaders in Kashmir to find out more about the roots of a crisis that endures to this day.

PHOTO: Indian troops arriving in Kashmir in October 1947 (Getty Images)
Released:
Aug 12, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

History as told by the people who were there.