Control over the region of Kashmir is disputed by which three nations?

It was not an issue that was in the 'gift' of the British Government at the time, nor was there a 'bloody' conflict that started because the British violated any basic principle. At the time of the partition, because of its location, Kashmir could choose to join either India or Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of Kashmir, was Hindu while most of his subjects were Muslim. Unable to decide which nation Kashmir should join, Hari Singh chose to remain neutral. But his hopes of remaining independent were dashed in October 1947, when Pakistan sent in Muslim tribesmen who were knocking at the gates of the capital Srinagar, the first act of aggression in the dispute. Hari Singh appealed to the Indian government for military assistance and fled to India. He signed the Instrument of Accession, ceding Kashmir to India on October 26.Indian and Pakistani forces thus fought their first war over Kashmir in 1947-48. India referred the dispute to the United Nations on 1 January. In a resolution dated August 13, 1948, the UN asked Pakistan to remove its troops, after which India was also to withdraw the bulk of its forces. Once this happened, a "free and fair" plebiscite was to be held to allow the Kashmiri people to decide their future. India, having taken the issue to the UN, was confident of winning a plebiscite, since the most influential Kashmiri mass leader, Sheikh Abdullah, was firmly on its side. An emergency government was formed on October 30, 1948 with Sheikh Abdullah as the Prime Minister. (This was nothing to do with the British Government, nor was it a result of any violation of basic principles ..... one can argue as to whether the vote actually reflected the will of the majority of Kashmiris but one cannot argue that it was the result of any British policy) It was actually Pakistan who ignored the UN mandate and continued fighting, holding on to the portion of Kashmir under its control. On January 1, 1949, a ceasefire was agreed, with 65 per cent of the territory under Indian control and the remainder with Pakistan. The ceasefire was intended to be temporary but the Line of Control remains the de facto border between the two countries to this day. I have no 'axe to grind' here ... I spend a lot of time in Pakistan and have many friends there. I don't spend any time in India nor do I have any friends in India. However, I cannot sit by in silence when a lot of the salient facts are being ignored.

SORRY NIGEL, THE INDIANS PLAYED DIRTY AS A HINDU DOGRA KING WAS IN POWER IN KASHMIR, AND THUS AGREED TO A KINGS CHOICE, THOUGH IT HAD A MAJORITY MUSLIM POPULATION, TILL TO DAY INDIA HAS FAILED TO RULE KASHMIR WITH OUT ARMY HELP,THAT DAY AINT FAR WHEN INDIANS WILL BE THROWN OUT OF KASHMIR, AND BOTH THE WINGS WILL JOIN TO BE A NEW COUNTRY. OF COURSE WITH PAKISTAN.

What did China have to do with this incident?

Kamal Ahmed, you need to study history. Perhaps you are not aware of the fact that the ruler of kashmir chose to merge the state with India after the infiltration attempt by pakistan.

Everyone is an authority.

Knew of India and Pakistan. Didn't help so much. Figured China probably stuck their noses in at some point. Voila! Points.

Gery Tillmanns, ya think!? Game on! Time to run like bat guano outta he double hockey sticks 👹👿👺

Well they should kick up some political debates!

Nigel Usher Thank you for this valuable information.

The struggle of Kashmiries is not about autonomy,the freedom fighters are asking for freedom to join Pakistan. The bloody conflict started when the British violated basic principle to allow muslim majority areas to join Pakistan. Later, UNO also asked for a plebescite which India failed to comply. The area is adjacent to Pakistan and the population is asking to join Pakistan. Their main slogan is "KASHMIR BANE GA (will be part of) PAKISTAN."