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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

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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…

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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…

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Sep 16,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Undivided India (Princely States)

Annie Besant’s Warning to Kashmiri Pandits in 1903!

Besant’s letter warned that without swift action, missionaries could seize the opportunity to establish their own college, steering Kashmiri youth away from their cultural roots. “Do you want your children to turn into ‘Native Christians’? (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Over 120 years ago, in a powerful and impassioned letter, Annie Besant,…

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Sep 01,24
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Princely States, Undivided India (Princely States)

Maharaja Hari Singh’s `Minister-in-Waiting’ !

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the intricate history of Kashmir, many individuals have left indelible marks, though their names may not always be celebrated. One such figure is P.K. Wattal, a Kashmiri Pandit and dedicated civil servant, who played a pivotal role during the early years of Maharaja Hari Singh’s reign…

This is the story of Dr. Abdul Waahid, the unsung healer of early 20th Century Kashmir whose contributions predate even the birth of Dr. Jan and yet have largely faded from memory.

byKashmir Rechords
Aug 22,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Undivided India (Princely States)

Kashmir’s Forgotten Doctor Who Served Before Ali Jan’s Birth

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the rich tapestry of Kashmir’s medical history, few names shine as brightly as that of Dr. Ali Mohammad Jan (1914-1988). Known affectionately as “The Lukmaan of Kashmir,” Dr. Jan’s reputation for diagnosing and treating a wide range of ailments without the use of modern biomedical equipment…