Chola incident

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Chola incident

The 1967 Sino-Indian skirmish occurred between the two Asian giants, China and India.
Date October 1 — October 2, 1967
Location Chola, Sikkim
Result Indian troops expel PLA from Chola
Belligerents
People's Republic of China India
Commanders
Unknown K.B. Joshi

The 1967 Sino-Indian skirmish also known as the Chola incident, was a day-long battle between Indian troops and members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Sikkim.[1] The conflict ran from October 1 to October 2 1967.[1]

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[edit] Location

The skirmish occurred in Sikkim, an Indian state bordering Chinese administered Tibet. The region is one of high altitudes and thus mountainous maneuvers were crucial in battle. Early Chinese positions in regions of higher altitudes would thus have provided them with an advantage. To reclaim high ground would generally require a higher ratio of attackers to defenders.

[edit] Background

Main articles: Sino-Indian relations, McMahon Line, and Sino-Indian War

China has claimed that the McMahon Line created by Britain in NEFA was illegal. Thus they claimed the territory of Sikkim as part of South Tibet, a part of China. [2] Since then, China has accepted Sikkim as part of India that it refused to do earlier. [3]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b The Chola Incident
  2. ^ Reopening of Nathu La Pass
  3. ^ Historic India-China link opens
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