Battle for Kashmir: Conspiracy and War: August-November 1947

KASHMIR was on edge when a combined force of 6,000 Kabailis and the Pakistan army personnel was welcomed by the soldiers of J&K State forces on 22 October 1947. Such treachery in Muzaffarabad then created a situation wherein Srinagar and the Royalty of the State were left vulnerable as only a few hours separated the invaders from the defenceless summer capital of the princely State. The British plan to annex Kashmir for Pakistan seemed to be well on its track till a few brave men decided to take on the evil designs of the colonial power. What followed then was a saga of grit, determination and unmatched sacrifices; tables were turned, and Kashmir was saved. This is the story of those gallant men from the State forces and the Indian armed forces who gave their all to save Kashmir for India.

About the Author

Colonel Ajay K Raina, SM, is an Indian Army veteran and a military historian. He has authored 25 books, including a five-book series on the 1947-48 Conflict in Jammu & Kashmir. He is the founding Trustee of the Military History Research Foundation ®, which aims to enable military historians and authors to take their well-researched works to the public. The author can be contacted at ajaykrraina@gmail.com