Undivided India (Princely States) Archives - Kashmir Rechords-Striking a Chord with Kashmir

In 1969, Kaul was appointed Director for Gardens, Parks, and Floriculture in Jammu and Kashmir. He worked on floral biodiversity conservation and the revitalization of Mughal-era gardens while serving as an advisor to the Chief Minister.

byKashmir Rechords
Feb 09,25
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Undivided India (Princely States)

Kailas Nath Kaul: A Kashmiri Pioneer in Botany, Agri Science

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) A recipient of Padma Bhushan in 1977, Kailas Nath Kaul had also served as Director for Gardens, Parks and Floriculture in Jammu and Kashmir in 1969. He worked on floral biodiversity conservation and the revitalization of Mughal-era gardens while serving as an advisor to the Chief Minister.…

byKashmir Rechords
Jan 13,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Undivided India (Princely States)

Englishman’s 1847 Journey to Jammu & Kashmir

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the spring of 1847, an intriguing journey to Kashmir unfolded, vividly chronicled in a historical travelogue titled Sair-e-Kashmir (Travel to Kashmir). Penned by a Kashmiri Pandit Kanhaya Lal Aashiq Dehalvi, a resident of Akbarabad Sialkot (now in Pakistan), this diary recounts his travels alongside an Englishman,…

byKashmir Rechords
Dec 02,24
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Undivided India (Princely States)

The Four Kashmiri Pandit ‘Sirs’

(By: B.Revti) The Kashmiri Pandit community, though a small minority, has produced individuals of exceptional calibre who were recognized with the esteemed ‘Sir’ title for their significant contributions to society. This honor was conferred in recognition of their extraordinary achievements across various domains, including politics, administration, military service, arts and…

Born in Baramulla, Kashmir in 1916, Prem Nath Kaul stands out as an unsung hero whose diverse contributions significantly impacted India's defense, administration, and diplomacy

byKashmir Rechords
Nov 23,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Undivided India (Princely States)

Prem Nath Kaul: The Unsung Hero of India’s Frontiers

(Kashmir Re’Chords Exclusive) Born in 1916 in Baramulla, Kashmir, Prem Nath Kaul’s life has been a saga of remarkable service that spanned military, administrative and diplomatic domains. Hailing from the frontiers, he dedicated his life to safeguarding refugees and uplifting these regions, unmindful of the irony that his own Kashmiri…

byKashmir Rechords
Nov 06,24
Defence, Historical, Kashmir, Pok & Pakistan, Princely States

The Battle that Saved Srinagar in 1947

On November 7, 1947, the Battle of Shalteng, near Srinagar, Kashmir became a pivotal clash in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–48, ultimately preserving Srinagar from advancing Pakistani forces (Kashmir Re’Chords Exclusive) Seventy-seven years ago, this day On November 7, 1947, the Battle of Shalateng, near Srinagar, Kashmir unfolded in the…