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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The plight of Kashmiri Pandits has once again resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir’s political discourse. This time, the infamous Anantnag riots of...
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Ever heard of a Kashmiri Pandit family residing in Rangoon—now known as Yangon, the largest city and former capital of Burma (Myanmar)?...
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The Zutshi clan of Kashmir has left an indelible mark in diverse fields, earning recognition across generations. Whether it were the Zutshis...
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Kailas Nath Kaul, a distinguished Indian botanist, naturalist, agricultural scientist, horticulturist, herbalist, plant collector and herpetologist, was a world authority on Arecaceae....
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In the vibrant cultural tapestry of Jammu and Kashmir, the name Maikash Kashmiri stands out as a beacon of artistic brilliance and...
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In the forgotten corridors of memory, where melodies once soared and hearts swayed to the rhythm of soulful Ghazals, the name Kanwal...
Unlike the regularly scheduled Kumbh Melas, the timing of Kashmir’s Dashaar depends on ten specific astronomical and astrological configurations, occurring roughly every 10, 12, 36 or 75 years. Due to these ten celestial combinations, the festival is named "Dashaar," meaning ten combinations on a single day.
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In the spring of 1847, an intriguing journey to Kashmir unfolded, vividly chronicled in a historical travelogue titled Sair-e-Kashmir (Travel to Kashmir)....
