Historical

The Journey of Jia Lal Dhar Saraf: From Material Success to Profound Spiritual Contribution

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The bustling streets of Srinagar in the early 20th century were a testament to the thriving trade that connected Kashmir to the rest of the Indian subcontinent. Among the prominent figures shaping this economic tapestry was Pandit Jia Lal Dhar (Saraf), a man whose life journey would…

Sahir Dehlvi: A Kashmiri Pandit Scholar of Sanskrit, Arabic

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Urdu literature has long celebrated the spellbinding brilliance of its “Sahirs”—poets whose words cast a timeless enchantment. Among them, Sahir Ludhianvi is a household name, revered for his lyrical genius and progressive ideals. However, few know of Pandit Amar Nath Madan `Sahir Dehlvi’, a poet whose life…
The Poet and the Silkworms: Rediscovering Mirza Ghulam Mohammed Beg Kashgari

Kashgari: The `Mute Inglorious Milton’ of Kashmir

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 story remains an enigmatic fragment. The irony lies in the fact that, even as his verse once educated and inspired, the poet himself has faded into…

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