
Kashmir - Wikipedia
Kashmir (/ ˈkæʃmɪər / KASH-meer or / kæʃˈmɪər / kash-MEER) is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term Kashmir denoted only …
Kashmir | History, People, Conflict, Map, & Facts | Britannica
5 days ago · Kashmir is a region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent. Claimed by both India and Pakistan, the region has remained a source of tension since the partition of 1947 and was …
Kashmir: Why India and Pakistan fight over it - BBC
May 7, 2025 · Nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan have fought two wars and a limited conflict over Kashmir. But why do they dispute the territory - and how did it start?
What's behind India and Pakistan's conflict over Kashmir, and why …
May 10, 2025 · A war between India and Pakistan erupted over the Himalayan region, and in 1949, the two countries agreed to establish a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir, which is highly …
Kashmir - Wikiwand
India has control of about half the area of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which comprises Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while Pakistan controls a third of the region, …
Kashmir Map Shows Who Controls Territory in Contested
May 2, 2025 · The Kashmir conflict dates back to 1947, when British colonial rule in India ended and the subcontinent was partitioned into the sovereign states of India and Pakistan.
Kashmir - WorldAtlas
Apr 27, 2021 · Kashmir is known worldwide for its famous Cashmere wool and also for its beautifully embroidered Pashmina shawls, kurtas, silk carpets, and various other products. …
Kashmir – DW
Nov 14, 2025 · Kashmir is a disputed territory between India and Pakistan. Tensions escalated in May 2025 after India launched missile strikes, targeting what it said were terrorist camps in …
Kashmir Region - New World Encyclopedia
Today Kashmir refers to a larger area that includes Jammu and Kashmir administered by India (comprising Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh), the Pakistani administered regions Northern …
A closer look at the history of the conflict in Kashmir - NPR
May 11, 2025 · Tensions escalated between India and Pakistan in recent weeks after gunmen killed 26 tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. The disputed region has long struggled to …