How many wars India won?

The Indian Military has fought in all four wars of the nation, three against Pakistan and one against the People's Republic of China. They also fought in the border war against Pakistan, better known as the Kargil war in 1999.
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How many wars India won against China?

The two countries have fought only one war, in 1962, when India suffered a humiliating defeat. But simmering tensions involve the risk of escalation - and that can be devastating given both sides are established nuclear powers. There would also be economic fallout as China is one of India's biggest trading partners.
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How many wars did India win against Pakistan?

Territorial disputes over the Kashmir region sparked two of the three major Indo-Pakistani wars in 1947 and 1965, and a limited war in 1999.
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Has India ever been at war?

The India-Pakistan War of 1965. The 1965 war between India and Pakistan was the second conflict between the two countries over the status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Has Pakistan ever won a war against India?

The Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 was a culmination of skirmishes that took place between April and September 1965. This year marks the 54th anniversary of the war that both India and Pakistan claim to have won.
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All Wars fought by india since 1947



Did India lose 1965 war?

Both sides claimed victory in the air war; Pakistan claimed to have destroyed 104 enemy aircraft against its own losses of 19, while India claimed to have destroyed 73 enemy aircraft and lost 35 of its own. Despite the intense fighting, the conflict was effectively a stalemate. Neither side was able to achieve victory.
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Did India lose war with China?

In the war that India and China fought between October 20 and November 20, 1962, India not only suffered a humiliating defeat but also lost a chunk of territory in Aksai Chin in Ladakh in eastern Jammu and Kashmir.
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Is India strong in war?

The nation holds a Power Index score of 0.1025 with a score of 0.0000 being considered exceptional in the GFP assessment. This country is a Top 5 world power according to the GFP index formula. This country is a Top 10 world power according to the GFP index formula.
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Is India's military strong?

The Global Firepower ranking is based on each nation's potential defence capability across land, sea and air.
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Which countries support India?

Countries considered India's closest include the United Arab Emirates, Russian Federation, Israel, Afghanistan, France, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the United States. Russia is the largest supplier of military equipment to India, followed by Israel and France.
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Who won 1999 war India or Pakistan?

The intrusion triggered intense fighting between the two sides that lasted more than two months. The Indian army reclaimed most of the area on the Indian side that had been occupied by the infiltrators, and hostilities finally ended in July when the remaining Pakistani fighters retreated from the Indian zone.
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Who won 1971 war India or Pakistan?

Vijay Diwas or Victory Day is commemorated on December 16, marking the end of the 1971 Indo-Pak War and the liberation of Bangladesh. India declared victory on this day 51 years ago after Pakistan signed the Instrument of Surrender.
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Which is the biggest war in India?

  • 1947 - Indo Pak War. Soon after independence, Pakistan attempted to capture Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the first of the four Indo-Pakistan wars. ...
  • 1962 - India-China War. The Sino-India war of 1962, goes down in history as one of the most unforgettable wars fought by the Indian Army. ...
  • 1965 - Indo-Pakistan War.
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Which army is more powerful India or China?

The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), is more powerful compared to Indian Air force (IAF) in terms of its fleet and strategic inventory.
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Who is India's No 1 army?

The National Security Guard is India's premier Counter-Terrorist Force. The NSG provides security to VIPs, conducts Anti-Sabotage checks and is responsible for neutralising terrorist threats to vital installations of the country. The selection process has a drop out rate of about 70–80 %.
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Who is the No 1 army in world?

Currently, US with the score of 0.0712 has the largest army in the world.
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How weak is Indian army?

With strength of over 1.4 million active personnel, it is the world's second-largest military force and has the world's largest volunteer army. It also has the third-largest defence budget in the world. The Global Firepower Index report lists it as the fourth most-powerful military.
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Which war India lost to Pakistan?

The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 or the Second Kashmir War was a culmination of skirmishes that took place between April 1965 and September 1965 between Pakistan and India.
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How did India defeat China?

According to independent sources, India achieved "decisive tactical advantage" and managed to hold its own against and push back Chinese forces. Many PLA fortifications at Nathu La were destroyed, where the Indian troops drove back the attacking Chinese forces.
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Who helped India in 1971 war?

How Russia Helped India Win 1971 War by Sending Its Navy Against US & UK Navy?/NK Sood Ex-RAW - YouTube.
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Why did Russia help India in 1971 war?

The Indo-Soviet treaty had provided India with cover against any possible Chinese intervention in aid of Pakistan if and when the conflict precipitated. To the Pakistani leadership, it became clear that armed Indian intervention and secession of East Pakistan was becoming inevitable.
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Who is stronger India or Japan?

The Lowy Institute survey shows, despite a slight deterioration in Japan's power gap for 2020, it remains the “standout net overachiever in Asia”. In terms of economic capability, the nation secures the third position with a score of 32.1 as compared to India, which is ranked fourth with a score of 25.3.
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