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.
The forgotten story of Batta Loot—how the July 13, 1931 disturbances in Kashmir led to widespread loot, arson and attacks on Kashmiri Pandits, as documented in G.S. Raghavan's rare book Warning of Kashmir and official government records.
Shankha Lipi inscriptions from Akhnoor and Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir reinforce the notion that these towns were active pilgrimage centers between the 4th...
(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)*
Aagar Naeb (The Source), published in 1998, is a profound scholarly work by Moti Lal Saqi, one of Kashmir's most revered...
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The bustling streets of Srinagar in the early 20th century were a testament to the thriving trade that connected Kashmir to the...
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Urdu literature has long celebrated the spellbinding brilliance of its "Sahirs"—poets whose words cast a timeless enchantment. Among them, Sahir Ludhianvi...
(Kashmir Rechords Report)
Runa Laila, a celebrated singer of the subcontinent, is renowned for her extraordinary talent and versatility across genres and languages. While her...
(By: B.Revti)
The Kashmiri Pandit community, though a small minority, has produced individuals of exceptional calibre who were recognized with the esteemed 'Sir' title for...
(By: F.Sheheryar)*
On this day, December 1, 1947, Radio Kashmir Jammu was commissioned, seven months before its twin establishment in Srinagar came into existence in...
Today, Kashgari’s name and contributions are little more than whispers in Kashmir’s rich cultural history. While his contemporaries are celebrated as cultural icons, Kashgari's...
The document poignantly captures the experiences of Kashmiri Pandits who were compelled to leave their homeland under oppressive regimes. These rulers, driven by religious fanaticism, sought to enforce conversions, leaving the Pandits with a stark choice: abandon their faith or flee their beloved valley.