Kashmir (/ ˈ k æ ʃ m ɪər / KASH-meer or / k æ ʃ ˈ m ɪər / kash-MEER) is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term "Kashmir" denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range.

Feb 3, 2025 · Kashmir is a region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent. Claimed by both India and Pakistan, the region has remained a source of tension since the partition of 1947 and was the focus of three wars between them.

The Kashmir conflict is a territorial conflict over the Kashmir region, primarily between India and Pakistan, and also between China and India in the northeastern portion of the region. [1] [2] The conflict started after the partition of India in 1947 as both India and Pakistan claimed the entirety of the former princely state of Jammu and ...

Aug 8, 2019 · Kashmir is an ethnically diverse Himalayan region, covering around 86,000 sq miles ( 222,738 sq km), and famed for the beauty of its lakes, meadows and snow-capped mountains.

Dec 19, 2023 · Provides an overview of Kashmir, which has been partitioned between India and Pakistan since 1947.

Jan 11, 2025 · Jammu and Kashmir is a union territory of India (until October 31, 2019, a state), located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent centered on the plains around Jammu to the south and the Vale of Kashmir to the north.

Kashmir grew as an imperial power under the Karkotas. Chandrapida of this dynasty was recognized by an imperial order of the Chinese emperor as the king of Kashmir. His successor Lalitaditya Muktapida lead a successful military campaign against the Tibetans.

Apr 27, 2021 · Kashmir is often referred to as the “Switzerland of the East” for its breathtaking beautiful mountain scenery. The exquisite beauty of the place truly makes Kashmir a “Paradise on Earth.”

The Pahalgam Valley in Kashmir. Kashmir, previously spelled Cashmere, is a region in South-central Asia. Historically, the name Kashmir referred to the valley just to the south of the western end of the Himalayan mountain range.

Jan 26, 2025 · After Bhutto was arrested in 1977 and executed in 1979, the Kashmir issue once again became the leading cause of conflict between India and Pakistan. A number of movements have variously sought a merger of Kashmir with Pakistan or independence for the region from both India and Pakistan.