Kashmir’s  History 

kashmir's map

Ancient Times:

Kashmir’s history dates back to at least the 3rd century BC when it was part of the Mauryan Empire. Buddhism spread during this time.

Hindu Rule (7th–14th centuries):

Hindu dynasties like the Karkotas and Utpalas ruled Kashmir during this period.

Muslim Rule – Shah Mir Dynasty (1339):

Shah Mir became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir, starting the Shah Mir dynasty.

Mughal and Afghan Rule (1586–1819):

The Mughals ruled from 1586, followed by the Afghan Durrani Empire in 1751.

Sikh Rule (1819–1846):

The Sikhs, led by Ranjit Singh, took control of Kashmir in 1819.

Dogra Rule (1846–1947):

After the Treaty of Amritsar, Gulab Singh became the ruler, and the Dogra dynasty ruled until 1947.

Post-1947 – Conflict and Division:

When India was divided in 1947, Kashmir became a disputed region.The Maharaja joined India after a tribal invasion from Pakistan, sparking the first Indo-Pak war.

Line of Control (1949):

A ceasefire line, now called the Line of Control, split Kashmir between India and Pakistan.

Insurgency (1980s–1990s):

Tensions rose in the 1980s, leading to violence and a long-running insurgency.

Present days:
Kashmir remains disputed, with ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan and unrest in the region.