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Chola incident
The 1967 Sino-Indian skirmish occurred between the two Asian giants, China and India.
Date 1 October — 10 October 1967 Location Chola, Sikkim Result Indian victory
Belligerents
China	India
Commanders and leaders
Mao Zedong	Zakir Hussain K.B. Joshi
Casualties and losses
300 killed 450 wounded	88 killed, 163 wounded

The 1967 Sino-Indian skirmish also known as the Chola incident, was a day-long military conflict between Indian troops and members of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Sikkim, who had infiltrated the area. The end of the battle saw the People's Liberation Army leave Sikkim. On 10th October, once again both sides had the conflict, the Defence Minister of India, Sardar Swaran Singh told to the parliament about the whole incident. Indian losses were 88 killed, and 163 wounded, while Chinese casualities were 300 killed and 450 Firing, in Nathula, and 40 in Chola.

Location

The skirmish occurred in Sikkim, which later became a state of India in 1975. India was responsible for the defense of Sikkim which was a protectorate at that time. 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.

Background

China has claimed that the McMahon Line created by Britain in NEFA was illegal. China eventually recognized Sikkim as an Indian state in 2003, on the condition that India accepted Tibet Autonomous Region as a part of China. This mutual agreement led to a thaw in Sino-Indian relations.

See also

• Sino-Indian war
• 1987 Sino-Indian skirmish

References

1. "Rapprochement Across the Himalayas: Emerging India-China Relations Post Cold"p. 40
2. "Rapprochement Across the Himalayas: Emerging India-China Relations Post Cold"p. 40
3. "India-China relations", by Bidanda M. Chengappa, p. 63
4. "Rapprochement Across the Himalayas: Emerging India-China Relations Post Cold"p. 40
5. BBC News: India and China agree over Tibet
6. Baruah, Amit (2005-04-12). "China backs India's bid for U.N. Council seat". The Hindu. Retrieved 2009-03-17.

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