Kashmir rift dates back to British withdrawal

NEW DELHI, India (CNN) -- Kashmir presents two faces to the world: One is serene and breathtakingly beautiful, the other heartbreaking.

CNN NewsPass VIDEO CNN's Suhasini Haidar examines the historical background of Kashmir and why the region is in such turmoil today (May 31) Play video

The Himalayan territory disputed by both India and Pakistan has been called the world's most dangerous place, a potential flashpoint for a full-scale war between the world's newest nuclear powers. Both countries control parts of Kashmir and claim the entire region.

CNN's Suhasini Haidar takes a look at the history of the Kashmir conflict, which dates back to the closing days of the British colonial era in India.