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Sounds,30 May 2025,45 mins

Why do India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir?

Dan Snow’s History Hit

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A dive into the history behind today's tensions. In this episode, Dan is joined by historian and former BBC World Service editor Andrew Whitehead to explain the historical context behind the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan over the Kashmir region, stemming from the partition of India in 1947 to the present day. They examine the political and cultural complexities of this contested and heavily militarised region. Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore

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