Post - Independence India (Updated) — Social Science STD 9 — Question

Maharaja Harisingh had not signed the Instrument of Accession prior to 15th August, 1947.
→ Pakistan strongly desired and exerted pressure on the ruler of Kashmir to merge with Pakistan. Eventually the Pakistani army Invaded Kashmir to forcibly acquire that state. Maharaja of Kashmir made an appeal to the Government of India to protect his state.
→ The Government of India conveyed that first he should sign the Instrument of Accession and then only the Indian army would be sent.
→ Maharaja Harisingh signed the "Instrument of Accession and the Indian army was 'air-lifted' to Kashmir to vacate the invasion.
→ The Indian army forced the Pakistani army out of Kashmir. However, the Pakistani army managed to retain its control over one-third of the Kashmiri territory.
→ The Government of India had lodged a complaint with the UN about unauthorised occupation of the territory in Kashmir by Pakistan. The Security Council ordered 'cease fire.
→ The Kashmir issue has remained unresolved. Pakistan continues to retain control over Azad Kashmir-Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK).