Kashmir

Rising northeast of the vale is the western part of the Great The region is located along the northernmost extremity of the Indian-Australian tectonic plate. The subduction of that plate beneath the The climate of the region ranges from subtropical in the southwestern lowlands to alpine throughout the high mountain areas. Precipitation is variable; it is heavier in areas that can be reached by the monsoonal winds west and south of the great ranges and sparse to the north and east where continental conditions prevail. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. History The region to 1947 According to bce, and from the 9th to the 12th century ce the region appears to have achieved considerable prominence as a centre of Hindu Thus, the Kashmir region in its contemporary form dates from 1846, when, by the treaties of Some attempts were made in the 19th century to define the boundaries of the territory, but precise definition was in many cases defeated by the nature of the country and by the existence of huge tracts lacking permanent human settlement. In the far north, for example, the maharaja’s authority certainly extended to the Karakoram Range, but beyond that lay a debatable zone on the borders of the

Author • Bulbul Ahmed Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies, Bangladesh University of Professionals Disclosure statement Bulbul Ahmed does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners An armed conflict in Kashmir has thwarted all attempts to solve it for three quarters of a century. Kashmir, an 85,806-square-mile valley between the snowcapped Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges, is a contested region between India, Pakistan and China. Both India and Pakistan lay claim to all of Kashmir, but each administers only part of it. Despite the establishment of that border, presently known as the “Line of Control,” two more wars over Kashmir followed, in 1965 and 1999. An estimated Yet international law has repeatedly failed to resolve the Kashmir conflict, as my International law fails in Kashmir The U.N. has made many failed attempts to restore dialogue after fighting between India and Pakistan over Kashmir, which today is home to a diverse population of In 1949, the U.N. sent a In 1958, the India rejected that plan, and both India and Pakistan disagreed on how many troops would remain along their border in Kashmir if they did demilitarize. Another war broke out in 1965. In 1999, India and Pakistan Since then, The latest U.S. president to make that...

The valley of Kashmir is as rich with history and political controversy as it is with culture and natural phenomena. Sample exquisitely spiced native cuisines and festive teas, then walk off your meal along the rugged trekking routes to the north. Marvel at the famous houseboats of Srinagar and take a spiritual moment to reflect at one of the many pilgrimage sites and religious shrines that dot the region. Of course, native craftsmanship makes for excellent souvenirs—carpets and textiles are an especial shopping must.

An Indian army soldier collects Indian national flags after a rally marking Indian independence in Sopore district, Baramulla, in Jammu and Kashmir, on Aug. 11. Nasir Kachroo/NurPhoto via Getty Images SRINAGAR, India — Kashmiri poet Zareef Ahmad, 80, has unmatchable energy. He talks animatedly and feels passionately about his past. His study is filled floor to ceiling with books in Urdu, English and Farsi — some of which he has authored. Ahmad won India's Carefully cataloged are exact dates and locations of the hundreds of Zareef Ahmad looks at his notebook of tree notations in his home in Srinagar on May 11, 2022. He has planted hundreds of chinar trees over the years. "I have planted them in police stations, government offices and universities, where they can use its shade to cool off tensions," he says. Raksha Kumar /NPR hide caption toggle caption Raksha Kumar /NPR Zareef Ahmad looks at his notebook of tree notations in his home in Srinagar on May 11, 2022. He has planted hundreds of chinar trees over the years. "I have planted them in police stations, government offices and universities, where they can use its shade to cool off tensions," he says. Raksha Kumar /NPR The Himalayan region he calls home — hailed for its picturesque alpine beauty — has been roiled by conflict for decades, with both India and Pakistan staking claim to it. When Indians mark 75 years of independence this month, Ahmad and others in Kashmir may feel there's not much to celebrate. A painful hist...

June 13 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck the eastern Kashmir region in India on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 60 km (37.28 miles) and the epicentre of the quake was at a distance of 99 km north of Pathankot in northern India, the EMSC said. Reuters partner ANI reported that tremors were felt in Indian capital of New Delhi as well as parts of North India. About Reuters • About Reuters , opens new tab • Careers , opens new tab • Reuters News Agency , opens new tab • Brand Attribution Guidelines , opens new tab • Reuters Leadership , opens new tab • Reuters Fact Check , opens new tab • Reuters Diversity Report , opens new tab Stay Informed • Download the App , opens new tab • Newsletters , opens new tab Information you can trust Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. • Advertise With Us , opens new tab • Advertising Guidelines , opens new tab • Coupons , opens new tab • Cookies , opens new tab • Terms of Use , opens new tab • Privacy , opens new tab • Digital Accessibility , opens new tab • Corrections , opens new tab • Site Feedback , opens new tab All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Â...