Does Kashmir belong to Kashmiri Pandits?

Kashmiri Pandits originally lived in the Kashmir Valley before Muslim influence entered the region, following which large numbers converted to Islam. They are the only remaining Hindu community native to Kashmir.

Who converted Kashmir to Islam?

Bulbul Shah
Rinchan converted to Islam after coming into contact with Sayyid Sharfudin, a Sufi preacher commonly known as Bulbul Shah, who had come to Kashmir during the reign of Suhadeva. He changed his name to Sultan Sardarudin Shah after converting to Islam and thus became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir.

Is Indira Gandhi a Kashmiri Pandit?

Early life and career. Indira Gandhi was born Indira Nehru into a Kashmiri Pandit family on 19 November 1917 in Allahabad.

Why do India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir?

Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India憎 but Pakistan, after having illegally occupied parts of the state, considers it to be a disputed territory purely because it’s a Muslim majority state. So far, India and Pakistan have fought three wars over Kashmir, including the Indo-Pakistani Wars of 1947, 1965 and 1999.

Which part of Jammu and Kashmir does India claim?

India claims the entire princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, and, as of 2010, administers approximately 43\% of the region. It controls Jammu, the Kashmir Valley, Ladakh, and the Siachen Glacier. India’s claims are contested by Pakistan, which administers approximately 37\% of the region, namely Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.

What are the human rights violations committed by India in Kashmir?

According to scholars, Indian forces have committed many human rights abuses and acts of terror against the Kashmiri civilian population, including extrajudicial killing, rape, torture, and enforced disappearances.

Why did Pakistan support ‘covert cells’ in Kashmir?

Following its failure to seize Kashmir in 1947, Pakistan supported numerous ‘covert cells’ in Kashmir using operatives based in its New Delhi embassy. After its military pact with the United States in the 1950s, it intensively studied guerrilla warfare through engagement with the US military.

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