Kashmir, Kelly Mass
Kashmir, Kelly Mass
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Kashmir
History of Its Causes and Consequences

Author: Kelly Mass

Narrator: Doug Greene

Unabridged: 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Efalon Acies

Published: 01/20/2022


Synopsis

Kashmir is the Indian subcontinent's northern most geographical area. It is quite different from the rest of India. And till the mid-nineteenth century, "Kashmir" only described the Kashmir Valley, which lies between the Great Mountain Ranges and the Pir Panjal Variety. Today, the word describes the Indian-controlled parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and also the Pakistani-controlled terrain of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Chinese-controlled areas of Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram System.
The Kashmir area ended up being a crucial center of Hinduism and later Buddhism in the first centuries, while Kashmir Shaivism developed later, in the ninth century. This is why so many people attribute significant spiritual meaning to the area. It is no wonder, therefore, that some travelers go to this specific area for spiritual purposes.In this book, we will explore the history of Kashmir, its significance, and the current circumstances.

Reviews

Agar Firdaus bar ru-e zamin ast Hami ast o-hami ast o-hami ast. If there is paradise on earth it is this, it is this, said ‘Amir Khusrau’ when he saw Kashmir for the first time. And like any paradise it has been cursed. The book “Kashmir – Behind the Vale’ By M J Akbar is an amazing read about this di......more

Goodreads review by Vandita

Enjoyed this well researched, well written history of Kashmir by MJ Akbar. Kashmir: Behind the vale, is short for a history book (300 pages) but packs a punch to bring historical perspective to understand the evolution of 'Kashmiriyat': Kashmiri identity which through centuries was nothing to do wit......more

Very good book with history and deep insights of the region which has not been left for itself for peace and for tranquility with itself or with others........more

Goodreads review by Rohan

"Wo waqt bhi dekhe hain taarikh ki ghariyon ne Lamhon ne khata ki thi, sadiyon ne saza paai" (History, has seen such times when the crime was committed by a moment, but the punishment suffered by centuries.) -Sheikh Abdullah in his speech on 21st August 1981 at Iqbal Park, Srinagar. My fascination with......more

Goodreads review by Aakar

Fascinating history of Kashmir over the ages in the early chapter, followed by the turbulent times of partition. Bit of a shock to read that Sardar Patel was actually not interested in Kashmir's accession to India, and it took a massive effort from Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah to achieve that. In hinds......more