Battle of Haji Pir Pass (1965)

Battle of Haji Pir Pass
Part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
Date26–28 August 1965
(2 days)
Location33°58′46″N 74°05′02″E / 33.97949597805813°N 74.08401990093815°E / 33.97949597805813; 74.08401990093815
Result Indian victory
Territorial
changes
  • India captures Haji Pir Pass and the 430 km2 (170 sq mi) Haji Pir Bulge
Belligerents
 India  Pakistan
Commanders and leaders
Brigadier Zorawar Chand Bakshi
Major Ranjit Singh Dyal
Unknown
Units involved

The Battle of Haji Pir pass was a military engagement from 26 to 28 August 1965, during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and resulted in India capturing the entire Haji Pir bulge including the 8,652 feet high Haji Pir pass in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.