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Module - V Indo-Pakistan War 1947-1948

Major Wars Post
Independence Activity 16.2

See the map above and identify the places from where the raiders from Pakistan came
into India in 1947.

16.2 The Indian Armed Forces in 1947
Note

ARMY India Pakistan

Armoured Regiments 12 6

Artillery Regiments 18.5 8.5
Infantry Battalions 88 33

AIR FORCE India Pakistan
Fighter Squadrons 6 2

Transport Squadrons 1 1

NAVY India Pakistan
Sloops 4 2

Mine Sweepers 3 1

16.2.1 Major Battles During the War in 1947-48

During the war of 1947-48, the Indian Army took part in several battles at different
areas. It happened during the winter and summer seasons. It is important to learn the
major battles, which will help you to understand the course of the war and the strategies
employed. Given below are the major battles fought in Kashmir to throw out the
Pakistanis during winter of 1947.

The battles took place in Srinagar, Kargil and Poonch

Operation Gulmarg: Battle in Srinagar
Three hundred men of 1 Sikh, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Dewan
Ranjit Rai, were flown to Srinagar on the morning of 27th October. Colonel Rai's task

was to secure the airfield as well as Srinagar town. The raiders were delayed for
nearly two days by Col Rai's gallantry efforts. This valuable time enabled our army to
rush more troops to Srinagar airfield. Colonel Rai had played a vital role in the defence
of Srinagar and was awarded Maha Vir Chakra, posthumously.

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