1947 Poonch rebellion

The 1947 Poonch Rebellion was an armed uprising that occurred in the Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir, coinciding with the broader context of the India-Pakistan partition and the subsequent conflict over the princely state. The rebellion began in late October 1947 as local Muslims, disenchanted with the Maharaja's state administration and communal tensions, rose against the ruling Dogra regime. The violence was precipitated by a combination of political grievances, socioeconomic hardships, and apprehensions regarding the future of Kashmir. Led by a faction of the Muslim Conference, the rebellion gained momentum, leading to the establishment of a rebel government in Poonch, which sought to align with Pakistan. The uprising eventually prompted military intervention by both India and Pakistan, contributing to the complex geopolitical landscape of the Kashmir conflict.