The drainage system of Jammu and Kashmir, consists of rivers, lakes, springs and glaciers. The main rivers include Jhelum. Chenab and Indus and their tributaries. They also have many perennial hot and cold springs. Rivers There …
Read moreThe Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh lie majorly in the Himalayan Mountain region. The hilly terrain varies from 1500 m to 7000 m. The region comprises of several river valleys, gorgeous mountain ranges and natural …
Read moreFormation of the State Jammu and Kashmir On 16th March, 1846, the Treaty of Amritsar was signed between the British Government and the ruler of Jammu 'Raja Gulab Singh. Maharaja Gulab Singh became the ruler of Kashmir, but a…
Read moreMerging of Ladakh with J&K Raja Gulab Singh, under the suzerainty of Ranjit Singh sent his General Zorawan Singh to invade Ladakh in 1834. King Tshespal Namgyal was dethroned and exiled. Maharaja Gulab Singh, after crushing …
Read moreAfter the end of the Karkota dynasty (around 855-856 AD) in early period, many new dynasties emerged in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. These are discussed below Utpala Dynasty (855-939 AD) 🔴 This dynasty was founded by Avantiva…
Read moreModern History of Kashmir Modern period in Kashmir's history starts with the Sikh rule. Sikh Rule (1819-1846 AD) ⚫ On the request of Pandit Birbal Dhar and Rajakak Dhar, Maharaja Ranjit Singh sent 30,000 Sikh soldiers. These …
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