The local organisation of Hindus in Kashmir, Kashmir Pandit Sangharsh Samiti (KPSS) after carrying out a survey in 2008 and 2009, said that 399 Kashmiri Hindus were killed by insurgents from 1990 to 2011 with 75% of them being killed during the first year of the Kashmiri insurgency, and that during the last 20 years,
Subsequently, according to some traditions ten thousand Kashmiri Hindus converted to Islam and hence the seeds of Islam in Kashmir were sown.
The reason considered behind their beauty is the geographical and genetic conditions of Kashmir. Along with that, they also maintain their beauty with such natural things which are easily found in Kashmir. Some of these things keep them glowing their faces and remain white.
In 1947, Kashmir's population was "77% Muslim and 20% Hindu". Once the Maharaja signed the Instrument of Accession, Indian soldiers entered Kashmir and drove the Pakistani-sponsored irregulars from all but a small section of the state.
The seven major Brahmin Gotras take the names of the saints whose lineages they represent: Vishvamitra, Jamadagni, Bhradwaja, Gautama, Atri, Vasishta and Kashyapa.
In 2008, Indian authorities reported more than 47,000 conflict-related deaths in Kashmir, while the All Parties Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference reported 100,000 (Reuters). 2017 In 2017, 81 civilians and more than 207 militants were killed.
Indian security forces have been implicated in many reports for enforced disappearances of thousands of Kashmiris whereas the security forces deny having their information and/or custody. This is often in association with torture or extrajudicial killing.
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 established the rough boundaries of today, with Pakistan holding roughly one-third of Kashmir, and India one-half, with a dividing line of control established by the United Nations. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 resulted in a stalemate and a UN-negotiated ceasefire.
Jammu and KashmirKashmir has a long tradition of baking in tandoors, so a typical breakfast often comprises of several freshly-baked breads bought from the local bakery or kandur. It is usually served with butter, salty noon chai, and occasionally eggs.
Islam is the major religion which is practiced in Kashmir, with 67.16% of the region's population identifying as Muslims, as of 2014. The religion - Islam, came to the region with the influx of Muslim Sufis preachers from Central Asia and Persia, beginning in the early 14th century.
Dar is a Kashmiri surname of Brahmin origin, found among individuals native to the Kashmir Valley of India as well as Kashmiri emigres who have migrated to the Punjab, a region divided between India and Pakistan. The caste name is shared among both Hindus and Muslims.
But that does not stand as a social reality. The actual reality is caste as a functional social institution prevails in Kashmiri society.” He has classified Kashmiri castes into three different groups. At the top are the 'Syed castes' – Geelani, Jeelani, Andrabi, Qadri, Hamdani, Bhukhari, Shah and others.
Kashmiri language, language spoken in the Vale of Kashmir and the surrounding hills. By origin it is a Dardic language, but it has become predominantly Indo-Aryan in character. Reflecting the history of the area, the Kashmiri vocabulary is mixed, containing Dardic, Sanskrit, Punjabi, and Persian elements.
Both India and Pakistan claim all of Kashmir, but the territory has been partitioned between them since 1947. India controls the southern half of Kashmir, which it has organized as the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Out of a total of 6,000 posts announced under PM Packages, nearly 3,800 Kashmiri Migrants have been rehabilitated directly by way of providing government employment.
According to government census data, however, only four of Jammu and Kashmir's 20 districts are Hindu majority, with the rest Muslim majority.
