Kashmir is perhaps, to possess an authentic account of its history from the very earliest period. This past account of the valley, its culture and traditions, rise and fall of various Kingdoms, victory and defeats of the people have been noted carefully, yet critically by the sons of its soil. True it is, that the Kashmiriat literature is very rich in information about Kashmir.
The State of Jammu and Kashmir is located in the heart of Asia. At the time of the division of the sub-continent in 1947A.D. With the Hindu Dogra rulers conspiracy Hindu India subjugated the Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri people revolted against Indian occupation and got liberated some areas. These areas are now known by the name of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.Azad Jammu and Kashmir state is located in the northeast of Pakistan. Total area of the state is 13,297 square kilometers with estimated population 3000,000.The state is drained by three major rivers, the Jhelum, the Neelam and the Poonch whose valleys are very beautiful.The area is criss-crossed with rivers and numerous nullahs.
The state of Azad Kashmir is divided into two divisions-Muzaffarabad and Mirpur,having 8 districts consisting of 18 tehsils/sub-divisions. The territory of Azad Kashmir is dotted with a vast chain of scenic and natural beauty spots amidst flowing streams, gushing springs and flowering plants. The mountain tops over the valley look like circular and rectangular caps. The panorama is really enchanting.The beauty and the salubrious climate of the valley was known even from the ancient times. The mythological traditions supported fully by the research of geologists confirm that the valley originally was a huge lake called "Satisar",
Kashmir's greatest historian Kalhan writes about his native land : "It is a country where the sun shines mildly, being the place created by Rishi Kashyap, for his glory - big and lofty houses, learning, Saffron, icy cool water and grapes rare in Heaven are plentiful here - Kailash is the best place in the three worlds (Tri-lok), Himalayas the best place in Kailash, and Kashmir the best place in Himalayas".
Sir Walter Lawrence writes "The valley is an emerald set in pearls; a land of lakes, clear streams, green turf, magnificient trees and mighty mountains where the air is cool, and the water sweet, where men are strong, and women vie with the soil in fruitfulness. "
The importance of the state of Jammu and Kashmir should never be lost sight of, because the borders of our country here touch the boundaries of Pakistan and China - the two states which are hostile to India.
The State of Jammu and Kashmir is located in the heart of Asia. At the time of the division of the sub-continent in 1947A.D. With the Hindu Dogra rulers conspiracy Hindu India subjugated the Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri people revolted against Indian occupation and got liberated some areas. These areas are now known by the name of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.Azad Jammu and Kashmir state is located in the northeast of Pakistan. Total area of the state is 13,297 square kilometers with estimated population 3000,000.The state is drained by three major rivers, the Jhelum, the Neelam and the Poonch whose valleys are very beautiful.The area is criss-crossed with rivers and numerous nullahs.
The state of Azad Kashmir is divided into two divisions-Muzaffarabad and Mirpur,having 8 districts consisting of 18 tehsils/sub-divisions. The territory of Azad Kashmir is dotted with a vast chain of scenic and natural beauty spots amidst flowing streams, gushing springs and flowering plants. The mountain tops over the valley look like circular and rectangular caps. The panorama is really enchanting.The beauty and the salubrious climate of the valley was known even from the ancient times. The mythological traditions supported fully by the research of geologists confirm that the valley originally was a huge lake called "Satisar",
Kashmir's greatest historian Kalhan writes about his native land : "It is a country where the sun shines mildly, being the place created by Rishi Kashyap, for his glory - big and lofty houses, learning, Saffron, icy cool water and grapes rare in Heaven are plentiful here - Kailash is the best place in the three worlds (Tri-lok), Himalayas the best place in Kailash, and Kashmir the best place in Himalayas".
Sir Walter Lawrence writes "The valley is an emerald set in pearls; a land of lakes, clear streams, green turf, magnificient trees and mighty mountains where the air is cool, and the water sweet, where men are strong, and women vie with the soil in fruitfulness. "
The importance of the state of Jammu and Kashmir should never be lost sight of, because the borders of our country here touch the boundaries of Pakistan and China - the two states which are hostile to India.
