Every region has its own myths ,facts and they are too much fascinating and amazing when we listen
about those.So, today I will pendown the top 10 fascinating facts about Kashmir.You all may be
wondering where is Kashmir, well kashmir is a small territory in India bordering Pakistan and China..
Now let me list down the Top 10 amazing and fascinating facts about Kashmir.
10.Kashmir was an inland sea:
Pre-history of Kahmir says that Kashmir was first an Inland sea(thousands of years ago) known as
Satisar in sanskrit language(sanskrit is a famous language in India).There are also certain clues that
themselves explain that Kashmir might have been an inland sea.It is also said that two huge mountains
were cut by a mythical saint named Krishi Darshan with his magical power and ability to make the water
come out of Kashmir and fall into Arabian sea. Pre- history also says that there were monsters in
Kashmir at that time ,who used to eat people and then jump into water.
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9.Kashmiri people were inhabitants from middle east:
It is also being said that the people of kashmir (known as Kashmiris) are basically inhabitants from
middle east particularly Israel(Jews).Unlike other Indians and Pakistanis ,Kashmiris are much beautiful
and light skinned than them and they exactly match with modern-day Arabs and Israelis upto some
extent.Unproved history explains that some 5000-6000 years ago,15 tribes from greater Israel(of that
time) migrated to Kashmir at the time when they were attacked by Assyrian empire.Later they
permantly resided in the mountains and plains of Kashmir.Archaelogical and Geological groups of
present day Israel are nowadays doing research on it and trying to find some clues regarding it.Also
some people say that the Kashmiris are the children of Central Asians(like present-day Kazakhstan,
Krygstan,Tajkistan,Uzbekistan etc).
8.Kashmiri language is a mixture of many languages:
The official Kashmiri language is a mixture of many other Asian languages mostly Sanskrit.Research
shows that Kashmiri language is the combination of many languages like Hindi,Sanskrit,Chinese,Pashtun,
Punjabi,Arabic,Sindhi,Dogri,Russian,Kazakh,Persian etc.Many names spoken for some things in Kashmir
are named as same in Russia,Kazakhstan and other Asian countries.Some old kashmiri poetry also
includes many words of Sanskrit language.Few places in Kashmir are also named in Sanskrit like
“Varahamula”, which is a sanskrit word meaning boar’s molar.Over all Kashmiri language also matches
with Turkish upto some extent.
7.Kashmir was always under occupation:
History of Kashmir says that Kashmir was always ruled by people from other countries and was under
their occupation.It means that it was always ruled by other kingdoms except one king named
“Budshah” who was a local inhabitant.Mostly Kashmir was ruled by Persians,Arabs,Afghans and
Indians.Kashmir is in occupation since 14th century under different kingdoms and countries till
now.Today Kashmir is controlled and administered by India.Before Indian rule ,Kashmir was ruled
by Dogras and Sikhs of Punjab.
6.International Buddhist Conference was held in Kashmir:
World’s biggest international Buddhist conference till today was held in Kanispora(a small village in
kashmir),Kashmir during the reign of Kanishka some 3000 years ago.History tells that all great buddhist
saints and kings from all over Asia assembled together and attended the conference.During that time,
the region was ruled by a buddhist king named Kanishka, whose empire stretched from Peshawar
(present day pakistan) to end of Kashmir.It was one of the famous international religious meetings
in the world upto now.
5.Kashmir once was the world's richest country:
In 12th century A.D , when Kashmir was ruled by its own mighty king named Sultan Zainul Abideen,
popularly know as Budshah(meaning great king).Kashmir then had the best economical position in
the world (like sweden,switzerland,U.s etc of today) in terms of money, development, minerals etc.
Coins made of gold were being used as currency and trade was done directly with Arabian and
European countries.Economic development was so much that Mosques and forts were built of
Gold,silver and other minerals(jewels).
4.Tourists never see the real beauty of Kashmir:
Have you ever been to Kashmir?
How much beautiful was it?
What did u mostly saw there?
Kashmir is one among the most beautiful places on the earth but the tourists from other countries
who visit Kashmir never see the real beauty of Kashmir.They are only shown some beautiful places
in south and central Kashmir and not northern part of Kashmir which is much more beautiful and
amazing as compared to its southern and central places.Visitors are not shown beautiful parts of
north kashmir due to security reasons and border tensions.
3.The famous silk route passed through Kashmir:
The famous silk route which started from middle east and ultimately led to Central Asia passed through
Kashmir.Kashmir then was an very important place in terms of trade and commerce.All the trade(of
products and services especially silk)between different Asian countries was done via this famous silk
route.People from Syria and other Arab countries travelled to Central Asia for trade through this route.
Moreover some Kashmiri people also did trade and carried on their business through this route.
It has a very important place in the history of Asia and World.
2.Kashmiri Sikhs never speak Kashmiri language:
The Sikhs of Kashmir never ever speak a single Kashmiri language word though being living in Kashmir
from many last centuries.They speak fluent Punjabi language which is spoken in Indian and Pakistani
states of Punjab.They also don’t follow any culture,customs and traditions of Kashmir.This is a true fact
which may not be found in any other region of a country in the whole world. Also those Kashmiri sikhs
don’t match with other Kashmiris.
1.Kashmir is a disputed territory:
Do you know?
Have you heard about it?
Yes, Kashmir is a conflicted territory as claimed by Pakistan and China as their part.Most of its
provinces are controlled and administered by India.Kashmir has been claimed by Pakistan as their
region but people of Kashmir want freedom from Indian rule and neither want to stay with Pakistan
nor China.Kashmir consists of 8 provinces which are controlled by India,China and Pakistan and they are:
Kashmir Province(Indian administered)
Aksai Chin Province(Chinese administered)
Ladakh Province(Indian administered)
Shaksgam Valley(Chinese administered)
Jammu Province(Indian administered)
Gilgit Baltistan Province(Pakistan Controlled)
Azad Jammu & Kashmir Province(Pakistan Controlled)
Siachen Glacier(Controlled by both India and Pakistan).
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