J&K General Knowledge Notes
Comprehensive chapter-wise notes — History of Kashmir, History of Jammu, and Geography of J&K.
📜 History of Kashmir
History of Kashmir - Sources
Nilamata Purana, Rajatarangini, Kuttinamatta, and travellers' accounts.
Read Notes →Early History of Kashmir - upto 625 AD
Origin, Neolithic sites, Mauryan, Kushan, and Hunas periods.
Read Notes →Karkota Dynasty — 625 to 855 AD
Durlabhvardhana, Lalitaditya Muktapida, Martand Temple, and Arab invasion.
Read Notes →Utpala Dynasty — 855 to 1003 AD
Avantivarman, Suyya, Shankarvarman, Bhatta Kallata, and Spandashastra.
Read Notes →Gupta Dynasty — 948 to 1003 AD
Parvagupta, Kshemgupta, Didda's regency and reign, Tunga, and Sangramraja.
Read Notes →Lohara Dynasty — 1003 to 1173 AD
Kalhana, Rajatarangini, and the Lohara period.
Read Notes →Decline of Hindu Rule — 1171 to 1339 AD
Internal conflicts and the gradual decline of Hindu kingdoms.
Read Notes →Shah Mir Dynasty — 1339 to 1561 AD
First Muslim rulers, Shah Mir, and early Islamic influence.
Read Notes →Chak Dynasty & Mughal Rule — 1561 to 1753 AD
Chak rulers and the advent of Mughal control in Kashmir.
Read Notes →Mughal Rule in Kashmir — 1586 to 1753 AD
Mughal administration, gardens, and cultural contributions.
Read Notes →Afghan Rule in Kashmir — 1753 to 1819 AD
Durrani Empire and the Afghan governance of Kashmir.
Read Notes →Sikh Rule in Kashmir — 1819 to 1846 AD
Maharaja Ranjit Singh's conquest and Sikh administration.
Read Notes →🏛️ History of Jammu
History of Jammu — Sources
Literary, archaeological, and inscriptional sources of Jammu's history.
Read Notes →Early History of Jammu — upto 9th Century AD
Ancient settlements, early rulers, and formative periods.
Read Notes →Sikh Rule & Rise of Gulab Singh — 1808 to 1846 AD
Gulab Singh's rise under Sikh Empire and his strategic expansion.
Read Notes →Formation of J&K — Treaties of Lahore & Amritsar (1846)
The Treaty of Lahore and the Treaty of Amritsar that created the Dogra state.
Read Notes →Dogra Dynasty — 1846 to 1947
Maharaja Gulab Singh, Ranbir Singh, Hari Singh, and the Dogra rule.
Read Notes →🌍 Geography of J&K
Geography of Jammu & Kashmir — Introduction
Overview of J&K's location, extent, and strategic importance.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Physiography
Major physiographic divisions: Kashmir Valley, Jammu region, and Ladakh.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Mountain Ranges & Passes
Pir Panjal, Zanskar, Karakoram, and important passes.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Climate
Seasonal variations, monsoon patterns, and climatic zones.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Soils & Minerals
Types of soils, mineral resources, and their distribution.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Drainage System
River systems, tributaries, and watersheds of J&K.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Lakes & Springs
Dal, Wular, Manasbal, and thermal springs of J&K.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Glaciers
Siachen, Kolahoi, and other glaciers of the region.
Read Notes →Geography of J&K — Agriculture & Irrigation
Crops, irrigation systems, and agricultural practices.
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