The history of Kashmir can be traced from numerous archaelogical sites and from the famous book Rajatarangini. The valley of Kashmir was the influential seat of several important dynasties. In 1947, Kashmir became a part of India…
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Read moreInstead of outright refusing dowry often people tell the bride’s parents, “You can give your daughter whatever you want.” And just like that, the burden of defining a “respectable” amount is shifted to the bride’s parents. And …
Read moreJammu and Kashmir became a distinct state of India in October 1947. ✳This happened after the region was attacked by Tastun tribesmen and the formed country Pakistan. 🟪Maharaja Hari Singh signed an agreement with the Indian gove…
Read moreThe modern period in the history of Jammu saw the rise of the Sikhs and the Dogras. Sikh rule in Jammu was established under the rule of Ranjit Singh. SIKH RULE (1808-1846) 🔴 In 1808, Sardar Hukum Singh Chimmi annexed the Jammu…
Read moreIn mid 8th century, the Dhar dynasty was weakened by facing several attacks from neighbouring regi ons of Poonch, Kashmir and outside invasions. The weakening of this dynasty led to the emergence of a stronger dynasty known as …
Read moreAncient history of Jammu is mentioned in the literary source Rajadarshini which was written by Ganesh Das in 1847. As per the book, the first empire in Jammu was setup by Agnigir around 900 years before starting of Kaliyuga . ↪…
Read moreThe pre-historic and early historic developments in Jammu is known through archaeological evidences such as stone tools. 🟤The tools belong to the old stone age and are found in many parts of Jammu. ⚫ These areas a…
Read moreJammu has few sites that are important from the archaeological point of view. They are as follows Manda Village (400 BCE) This is a site of Indus Valley Civilisation in Akhnoor which is a disputed part of Jammu. It was excava…
Read moreChenab Valley is a river valley formed by the Chenab River. The term is also used to refer to the regions of the Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Jammu Division in Jammu and Kashmir, India. These districts were …
Read moreCausal relationship between corruption and youth unemployment from two different perspectives. The discussion starts by asking how the corruption practices within government institutions that encourage the payment of bribes to …
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