Kashmir Rechords is an independent digital archive chronicling the history, culture and socio-political journey of Jammu & Kashmir, with a focus on original research, rare records and forgotten legacies.
How Swami Sant Dev, once banished by Maharaja Hari Singh, returned to inspire dreams of ruling up to Lahore before Kashmir’s accession to India.
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
History often remembers wars, treaties and signatures.But sometimes, history turns on whispers.
In the turbulent years before Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India, a mysterious priest — Rajguru Swami Sant Dev — re-entered the life of Maharaja Hari Singh and...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
Every year on September 14, Kashmiri Pandits observe Martyrdom Day to remember their leaders and loved ones lost in the conflict of...
Even after Government's announcement several years ago, the Lal Ded Chair remains unrealized, casting a shadow over efforts to honor Kashmir’s most revered mystic...
(By: K R Ishan)
As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first Assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370, the political landscape reflects...
(Kashmir Pandit Exclusive)
In the late 19th century, a myth took root that Kashmiri Pandits, a so called educated and affluent community, monopolized top...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
Dr. Rafeeq Ahmad Masoodi’s journey began in the lush, culturally rich lands of North Kashmir, in a small town called Dangiwacha, nestled...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
Circa 1991: In the tranquil yet troubled village of Batgund, Handwara,Kashmir nestled in the scenic district of Kupwara, the Koul family clung...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
In the rich tapestry of Kashmir’s medical history, few names shine as brightly as that of Dr. Ali Mohammad Jan (1914-1988). Known...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
Nestled in the mountainous Zaingir Belt of North Kashmir lies the village of Shiva, a place rich in history and spiritual significance....
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
In the chaotic and tumultuous days of 1947, as the subcontinent was torn apart by the partition, the fate of countless lives...
