Undivided India (Princely States) Archives

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 06,25
Historical, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Undivided India (Princely States)

A Century-Long Rail Dream Comes True: From Dogra Vision to Vande Bharat

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It was a dream that once travelled in whispers through the stone-courtyards of Dogra Palaces and echoed in the steam whistles of British-era trains that never reached the Valley. On June 6, 2025, that dream finally found its tracks—gleaming, electric and resounding with a future long…

byKashmir Rechords
May 17,25
Pok & Pakistan, PoK Politics, Princely States, Terrorism

From `Operation Sindoor’ to PoJK: India’s Next Move Unveiled at Launch of ‘The Kashmir Chronicles’

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh signals bold roadmap for Kashmir, hails book by Dr Vijay K. Sazawal as a landmark in unbiased documentation of Valley’s turbulent journey In a moment charged with symbolism and strategic clarity, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh dropped a political bombshell while releasing…

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…