When did the conflict in Kashmir start?
The conflict in Kashmir began in 1947. The British had just left India and the Kashmir region was consequentially divided between India and Pakistan. The ruler at the time was Hindu and chose to join India, a decision that angered Pakistan. In response, the Pakistanis sent tribesmen into the region to gain control. India then retaliated by sending their troops into the region. Since then, the conflict has been ongoing.