1962 Sino-Indian War
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Date
October 20, 1962
Type
National
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Tawang,
Arunachal Pradesh,
India
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Political & Governance
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On October 20, 1962, the People's Liberation Army of China launched simultaneous offensives in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line in the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA).
Outcome: The month-long war ended with a unilateral Chinese ceasefire on November 21. India suffered a military defeat and lost control of Aksai Chin.
Legacy: The war prompted a major modernization of the Indian military and remains a point of tension in India-China relations.