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Analyze the circumstances that led to Tashkent Agreement in 1966. Discuss the highlights of the agreement.

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What the examiner wants

Analyse the events leading to the Tashkent Agreement and state its main terms.

Analyze; DiscussAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Circumstances: Rann of Kutch clash (April 1965), Operation Gibraltar infiltration in J&K, full war Aug-Sept 1965, UN ceasefire (Resolution 211)≈35 words
  2. 2Soviet mediation by Kosygin; Cold War interest in stability in South Asia≈35 words
  3. 3Highlights: withdrawal to pre-5 August 1965 positions, restoring diplomatic and trade ties, POW repatriation, non-interference, renouncing force≈35 words
  4. 4Assessment: return of Haji Pir criticised in India; Shastri died at Tashkent on 11 January 1966≈35 words

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Answer plan

Run-up to warWar and ceasefireSoviet roleKey clausesCritical assessment

Where marks usually go

  • Confusing Tashkent (1966) with Simla (1972)
  • No mention of Haji Pir return controversy

Draw this

  • Timeline April 1965 to 10 January 1966

Value addition

  • FactSigned on 10 January 1966 by Shastri and Ayub Khan, mediated by Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin.Tashkent Declaration, 1966
  • UNUNSC Resolution 211 (September 1965) demanded a ceasefire.UN Security Council, 1965

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