Major Wars Fought by India:

1. Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948 (First Kashmir War)

• When: October 1947 – December 1948
• Summary: This was the first war between India and Pakistan over the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It ended with a ceasefire and the establishment of the Line of Control (LoC), dividing the area between the two countries.

2. Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

• When: April – September 1965
• Summary: The second war between India and Pakistan, mainly fought in Kashmir. It ended with a UN-mandated ceasefire and the Tashkent Agreement, where both countries agreed to withdraw to pre-war positions.

3. Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

• When: December 3 – December 16, 1971
• Summary: This war resulted in the creation of Bangladesh from East Pakistan. India won the war decisively, leading to the surrender of Pakistani forces in East Pakistan.

4. Indo-Pakistani War of 1999 (Kargil War)

• When: May – July 1999
• Summary: A conflict in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, where Pakistani soldiers and militants occupied strategic heights. India successfully regained control of the territory.

5. Sino-Indian War of 1962

• When: October 20 – November 21, 1962
• Summary: A border war between India and China over disputed areas in Aksai Chin and Arunachal Pradesh. China declared a ceasefire and withdrew after achieving its military objectives.

6. Indian Peacekeeping in Sri Lanka (1987-1990)

• When: 1987 – 1990
• Summary: India sent the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) to Sri Lanka to help enforce peace between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil separatists. The mission faced resistance and ended with the withdrawal of Indian troops.