Historical

Lachhi Ram Saroor: The Forgotten Kashmiri Poet of Awadh

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of history, some luminaries fade into obscurity despite their remarkable contributions. One such figure is Pandit Lachhi Ram “Saroor,” a Kashmiri-origin poet who carved a niche for himself in the literary circles of mainland India in the mid-eighteenth century. Once celebrated, he is now…
1893 Unique Book on Kashmiris

A  Rare 1893 Book on Kashmiri Pandits!

(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 in Urdu, this book offers a deep insight into the lives of Kashmiri Pandits who had settled outside Kashmir, capturing their cultural evolution and integration…
1935: Kashmiri Pandits’ Association of New Delhi

1935: Kashmiri Pandits’ Association of  New Delhi

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) While post-1950 saw the establishment of organizations like the All India Kashmiri Samaj and the Kashmiri Samiti Delhi, records indicate that the Kashmiri Pandits’ Association in New Delhi was well-knit and operational as early as 1935. Before India’s independence, Delhi hosted a significant non-Kashmiri-speaking Kashmiri Pandit community.…
Shell Inscriptions

Shankha Lipi: The Script of Devotion

Shankha Lipi inscriptions from Akhnoor and Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir reinforce the notion that these towns were active pilgrimage centers between the 4th and 7th centuries CE. (Kashmir Rechords Desk) Shankha Lipi, also known as “Conch Script” or “Shell Script,” refers to ornate spiral characters believed to be derivatives…

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