Kashmir Region

Definition

The Kashmir region is a disputed territory located in South Asia between India and Pakistan. Both countries claim sovereignty over this region, which has led to ongoing conflicts and tensions for decades.

Related terms

Line of Control (LOC): The Line of Control separates Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani-administered Azad Kashmir along a military-controlled line.

Autonomy: Autonomy refers to having self-governance or independence within certain limits.

Partition: Partition means dividing something into separate parts or sections. In this context, it refers to the division of British India into two independent nations - India and Pakistan - in 1947.