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Breaking the Myth: Kashmiri Pandits in the Late 19th Century

(Kashmir Pandit Exclusive) In the late 19th century, a myth took root that Kashmiri Pandits, a so called educated and affluent community, monopolized top bureaucratic positions under Maharaja Pratap Singh. Contrary to this belief, the majority of Kashmiri Pandits, between 1890 and 1910, were struggling with poverty and educational backwardness.…

Kashmiri Pandit's were known for Sanskrit and Persian. But one of Manmohan Kaul's most remarkable attributes was his fluency in Pashto, a language that endeared him to the local populace.

A Kashmiri Pandit Governor Who Knew Pashto!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of pre-independence India, the name Rai Bahadur Dewan Manmohan Kaul stands out, not just for his administrative prowess but for his unique ability to connect with the diverse people he governed. Born on December 14, 1867, into a third-generation Kashmiri Pandit family in Punjab,…

Forgotten Kashmiri Pandit Shrines in North Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The northern part of Kashmir is rich in shrines and temples historically significant to the Kashmiri Pandits. These sacred structures, once documented by Kashmiri Muslim scholars and travelers a century ago, have largely been forgotten by contemporary historians and writers. However, thanks to the meticulous work of…

byKashmir Rechords
Jul 28,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Kashmir, Undivided India (Princely States)

Kashmir’s Quintessential Merchant and Philanthropist

Khawaja Sonaullah Shawl was one of the most respected traders of his era, with a chain of outlets in the region. A philanthropist, he was a friend of the Afghan ruler and was highly respected by the rulers back home. His surname, Shawl, reflects his prominence in Kashmir’s Shawl business.

The Failed Agra Summit: How a Kashmiri-Origin Bureaucrat Thwarted Musharraf’s Plans

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Twenty-three years ago, on July 16, 2001, as Pakistan and India neared the signing of a potentially historic document favoring Pakistan on Kashmir matters, a bureaucrat of Kashmiri Pandit ancestry intervened, thwarting General Pervez Musharraf’s efforts to persuade Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to sign a joint…