Borders Drawn
In Blood
From the snow lines of Kargil to the deserts of '71, each entry here is a campaign — and the men and women who carried it.
All Wars & Operations
6 events3 May – 26 Jul 1999
Kargil War 1999
Pakistani forces and militants occupied Indian positions in the Kargil district. Indian forces recaptured every peak in Operation Vijay.
3 Dec – 16 Dec 1971
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
The war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. Pakistan surrendered in 13 days — the fastest military victory of the 20th century.
5 Aug – 23 Sept 1965
Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
The second major conflict between India and Pakistan, culminating in one of the largest tank battles since World War II.
20 Oct – 21 Nov 1962
Sino-Indian War 1962
A border conflict between India and China in which Indian forces fought at severe numerical and logistical disadvantage in the Himalayas.
22 Oct 1947 – 1 Jan 1949
Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
The first war between India and Pakistan, fought over the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir after Pakistan-backed tribal militias invaded.
3 Nov – 4 Nov 1988
Operation Cactus
On 3 November 1988, approximately 200 PLOTE (People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam) mercenaries — hired by Maldivian businessmen — landed in Malé and attempted to overthrow President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. R&AW had advance intelligence of the plot. Within hours, President Gayoom requested Indian military assistance. India launched Operation Cactus: paratroopers from the 50 Independent Parachute Brigade flew from Agra, Indian Navy vessels blocked the coup leaders' escape, and PARA commandos secured the capital overnight. The last of the fleeing coup leaders were intercepted at sea.