Is Kashmir separate from Pakistan?
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Is Kashmir separate from Pakistan?
Current status and political divisions. India has control of about half the area of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which comprises Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, while Pakistan controls a third of the region, divided into two provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Who made the border between India and Pakistan?
Sir Cyril Radcliffe
| India–Pakistan border | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,323 kilometres (2,065 mi) |
| History | |
| Established | 17 August 1947 Creation of the Radcliffe Line by Sir Cyril Radcliffe due to the Partition of India |
| Current shape | 2 July 1972 Demarcation of the Line of Control after ratification of the Shimla Treaty |
Are there any Kashmiris in Pakistan?
Since 1947, many ethnic Kashmiris are also found in Pakistan. Many ethnic Kashmiris from the Kashmir Valley migrated to the Punjab region during the Dogra, Sikh and Afghan rule of Kashmir. Most Kashmiris today are Sunni Muslim but a sizeable Hindu community also exists.
What are the different ethnic groups in Jammu and Kashmir?
Jammu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and Ladakh). Other ethnic groups living in the Jammu and Kashmir state include Gujjars, Dogras, Paharis, Baltis and Ladakhis. While Kashmiris are native to the Kashmir Valley, smaller populations of Kashmiris also live in the remaining districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the history of Kashmir?
For the 1954–2019 history, see Jammu and Kashmir (state) § History. For the pre-1954 history, see Kashmir § History. Kashmiri is spoken primarily in the Kashmir Valley and Chenab regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The language originates from Sanskrit although it received Persian influence during Muslim rule.
How did the Mughal rule of India affect Kashmir?
Kashmiri historians see Mughal rule as the beginning of the end of Kashmiri independence. The Mughal Emperor Akbar succeeded in invading the Kashmir Valley, despite tough Kashmiri resistance, due to internal Sunni – Shia divisions amongst Kashmiris.