| Kashmir was part of Ashok's far-flung empire in
the 3rd century B.C., and came into prominence
during the region of Kanishka as a centre
of Buddhism. (It is thought that 4th Buddhist Conference
was held at Harizandraz, at present this
place is known as Harwan, which is situated
at famous Dachigam National Park, Srinagar). For many Centuries it was ruled by Scythian Hindu princes, who were succeeded by Tartars. A Muslim, Shams-ud-Din, usurped it early in the 14th century, and in 1586 the country was conquered by Akbar. His successor Jahangir made many expeditions (1605-22) to Kashmir. Aurangzeb visited it once in 1664. In 1739 Nadir Shah, the Persian invader annexed Kashmir and it passed into the hands of Ahmad Shah Abdali, the first Durani chief, in 1748. In 1819 Maharaja Ranjit Singh's general, Misr Chand, defeated, the Pathan governor, Jabbar Khan, at Sherpayan and annexed the country. In 1846, on the close of the first Sikh war,
Kashmir was assigned by treaty to Maharaja
Gulab Singh. Maharaja Ranber Singh succeeded
him (1857-1885). Thereafter Partap Singh
reigned very efficiently and died in 1925.
He was succeeded by his nephew Maharaja Hari
Singh. The tribesmen invaded Kashmir on October
22,1947. The Kashmiris suffered heavily.
On accession of the state after the request
of Maharaja, Indian soldiers occupied the
Kashmir. Two hundred year old textiles,carpets, embroideries, as well as fine old miniatures and calligraphy make the museum definitely worth a visit. Srinagar city: Srinagar has a vital role for the history of the Kashmir. It was founded by King Ashoka the Great in 3rd. century. The city is famous for its world famous lakes and gardens. Jammu: City of Temples has people of several faces and mixed cultures spreading from Chinab and Ravi situated at an altitude of 305 meters surrounded by Pir panchal and Shivalik mountains. Rajdarshan ascribes the foundation of famous about 3650 BC kingdom of sotar race of ayodhya spread over Shivalik hills, to river Ravi and Chinab where Sudharshana the 20th descendant of Rama ruled the Ayodya .As famous by the name ‘Temple City’ some examples are Raghunath Temple, Rambireshwar temple, Peer Koh, Mahamayar temple, Mubarak Mandi, and Dogra art gallery and some other important places are Akhnoor, Basoli, Salal lake, Reyasi Fort etc. Mata Vaishno Devi ji, shrine: 45 km away from Jammu city at altitude of 1560 meters katra, a small town in the foot hills of Trikuta, Vaishno Devi yatris- the shrine is approachable on foot 12 km path from Katra. Every year nearly 6 million pilgrims visit Mata Vaishno Devi. Ladakh A mystical land with rugged terrains, snow capped peaks, chanting monks, chiming monastery bells, and colorful costumes. In Tibet Ladakh is commonly called La-tag and Maryul. “Red Land”. It was called Khachanpa “snow land” by the old Chinese Traveller Fa-hein. LEH The historic town that served as the Royal capital of the old Kingdom, Leh Boasts of a nine storey Palace built by King Singge Namgayal in 17th Century. The places and Monastries worth to explore are Sabu, Sanker Gompa, Jamia Masjid, Hemis Gompa, Thikse, Alchi, Phyang, Pangong lake, Kargil and Zanskar Valley. |
What Critics say! Ancient Ruins :The ancient monuments and ruins near Awantipora, Martand Temple at Kreveh Matton and at the Sulaiman hill, Srinagar, are that of Israelis in structure, stone caves and constructions in no way represent the Buddhist or Hindu Art.
Babylonian Art :The ancient tiles and ruins, which have been discovered near Harwan, Srinagar clearly indicate the Babylonian Art. The tiles have inscriptions of deers, cocks, women with water pots, horse-riders with spers, Hebrew figures, such as XI or XXII etc., Sun, men with beards, and sitting in the manner unlike the lotus type but keeping ankles with their breasts; the manner in which generally Kashmiri women take their bath. Some tiles indicate the shapes of Egyptian, Babylonian people and represent the Babylonian Art, quite contrary to that of Hindu or Buddhist Art. There are also walls built of pebbles, which are nowhere found in India, but are common in Syria and Palestine. .....from Christ in Kashmir by Aziz Kashmiri. |
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