Kashmir is a region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The term Kashmir historically described the valley just to the south of the westernmost end of the Himalayan range. Politically, however, the term 'Kashmir' describes a much larger area which includes the regions of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.

The main "Vale of Kashmir" is relatively low and very fertile, surrounded by magnificent mountains and fed by many mountain streams flowing from adjoining valleys. It is renowned as one of the most spectacularly beautiful places in the world.

Srinagar, the ancient capital, lies alongside Dal Lake (which is itself connected to a number of other lakes) and is famous for its canals and houseboats. Srinigar (alt. 1,600 m. or 5,200 ft.) acted as a favoured summer capital for many foreign conquerors who found the heat of the north Indian plains in summer oppressive. Just outside the city are found the beautiful Shalimar gardens created by Jehangir, the Mughal emperor, in......

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1. Kashmir
   

   Kashmir. KASHMIR CONFLICT The territory of Kashmir has been disputed over for more
   than sixty years. ... The Line of Control divides Kashmir into two boundaries. ... ...

2. Resolution On The Kashmir Issue
   

   Resolution On The Kashmir Issue. Recommends ... 8. To develop Kashmir as an Industrial
   state, subsidies should be provided to industries. Certain ... ...

3. Kashmir
   

   Kashmir. For centuries, poets and travellers called Kashmir a paradise on Earth. ...
   Kashmir was divided - and remains divided - between the two countries. ... ...

4. Kashmir
   

   Kashmir. While ... In October 1947 Kashmir, led by Muslim majority leader Hindu Maharaja,
   was invaded by Pashtun tribals from Pakistan. Pakistan ... ...

5. Kashmir
   

   Kashmir. KASHMIR? Geography, Kashmir is located in Himalayan range. ... The Kashmir freedom
   fighter supported by Afghanistan tribes men put up a resistance. ... ...