The forest cover of the Union Territory Jammu And Kashmir is around 10% of its total geographical area. Here a number of tree species are found such as chir, poplar, deodar, fir, pine, kail, mulberry, fruit trees and so on. Fo…
Read moreThe climate of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is highly influenced by their locations in the mountainous terrains. Each of these places have a distinct temperature and rainfall pattern. Climatic Zon…
Read moreThe 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 …
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