evidence: The territorial dispute over the Jammu and Kashmir region began when the maharaja (local ruler), Hari Singh, decided to join India although the region was classified as Muslim majority. As a result of Hari Singh’s engagement with India, a war erupted between India and Pakistan. Soon thereafter, the United Nations recommended holding a plebiscite to settle the dispute of whether the Jammu and Kashmir region would join India or Pakistan. [...] Pakistan is fighting for control of the Jammu and Kashmir region, nearly 40% of which is currently under their control. Pakistan has a majority Muslim population which has continued to fight for its own land and recognition within Kashmir. It has also continued to grow its relationship with the U.S. [...] Kashmir becomes a disputed territory and Pakistani troops invade the region. India accepts the accession of Jammu and Kashmir, provisional until a plebiscite is held.