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.
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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...
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Born in Srinagar’s Habba Kadal and trained in law, Padam Shri Swaroop Kishan Reu quietly etched his name into cricketing history...
(Kashmir Rechords Report)
In the nascent years of Indian television, when the country was still adjusting to the idea of stories unfolding through a flickering...
A forgotten revolutionary, poet and pioneer of education who challenged kings and colonialism alike
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Long before Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was dubbed the “Sher-e-Kashmir,”...
By : Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo*
In the dusty corners of religious and linguistic history lies a remarkable story—one that links a Bengali riverside mission, a...
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Kashmir, a land steeped in mystery, has always been home to fascinating folklore and tales of the supernatural. Words related to ghosts...
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In the annals of history, some luminaries fade into obscurity despite their remarkable contributions. One such figure is Pandit Lachhi Ram "Saroor,"...
(Kashmir Rechords Team)
It was a night that would haunt Kashmir’s conscience forever. March 23, 2003—a date etched in blood, sorrow and unanswered questions. The...
(Kashmir Rechords Report)
Every year, March 23 marks Shaheedi Diwas, the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev—three revolutionaries who laid down their...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
March 2000 was a season of jubilation in Kashmir. The air was filled with the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha, Holi—the festival of colors—and...
(Kashmir Rechords Report)
In a heartfelt endeavor to keep Kashmiri culture alive beyond its homeland, the Avanti Foundation, with the active support of organizations...
(Kashmir Rechords Team)
While numerous books have been written about Kashmir and its Pandit community, a rare and unique work from 1893 stands apart. Written...
