THE CHARM OF KASHMIR

THE CHARM OF KASHMIR BY V. C. SCOTT O'CONNOR LONGMANS, GREEN AND CO. 39 PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON FOURTH AVENUE & 3TH STREET, NEW YORK BOMBAY. CALCUTTA. AND MADRAS 1920 "The Charm of Kashmir" is a travelogue and descriptive work that showcases the beauty and unique characteristics of the Kashmir region in India. The book, written by V.C. Scott O'Connor, known for writing about exotic and far-off lands, captures the essence of Kashmir through vivid descriptions and illustrations, including 16 color plates and 14 illustrations from photographs. The book was published by Longmans, Green and Co. in 1920 and was accessible in London, New York, Bombay, Calcutta, and Madras. Overall, "The Charm of Kashmir" is an in-depth exploration of a captivating and little-known part of the world, designed to entice and educate readers about its rich culture and natural beauty, as well as its historical connections to the neighboring region of Punjab.

After four centuries of Muslim rule, Kashmir fell to the conquering armies of the Sikhs under Ranjit Singh of Punjab after the Battle of Shopian in 1819. As the Kashmiris had suffered under the Afghans, they welcomed the new Sikh rulers. After a famine in 1832, the Sikhs reduced the land tax and offered interest-free loans to farmers, leading to an increase in revenue for the Sikh Empire and global recognition for Kashmiri shawls. The kingdom of Jammu, to the south of the Kashmir valley, was also captured by the Sikhs in 1780 and made a tributary. Ranjit Deo's grandnephew, Gulab Singh, sought service at the court of Ranjit Singh, distinguished himself, and was appointed as the Raja of Jammu in 1820. With the help of his officer, Zorawar Singh, Gulab Singh captured the lands of Ladakh and Baltistan for the Sikhs.

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