Backed by Pakistan, Pathan tribesmen invaded Kashmir in 1947 to force the issue, but were soon repulsed by Indian troops flown in when the maharaja hastily acceded to India.
The Pathans invaded Kashmir with 10,000 soldiers.
mnli hypothesis: The Pathans invaded Kashmir with 10,000 soldiers. premise: Backed by Pakistan, Pathan tribesmen invaded Kashmir in 1947 to force the issue, but were soon repulsed by Indian troops flown in when the maharaja hastily acceded to India.