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30 interesting History, facts, about Jammu Kashmir

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Last updated: November 25, 2024 3:30 PM
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Published: September 19, 2022
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Jammu and Kashmir is a beautiful and fascinating region located in the northernmost part of India. It is a land of mountains, valleys, lakes, and rivers, and is home to a diverse range of cultures and religions.

Here are 30 interesting facts about Jammu and Kashmir:

1: According to the research of geological experts, the land of Kashmir came into existence ten million years ago

2: The first regular government was established in Kashmir six thousand years ago

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3: Twenty non-Muslim families established the government in Kashmir

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4: The first Muslim king in Kashmir was Sultan Sadruddin

5: The work of spreading Islam in Kashmir began in the fourteenth century AD.

6: The first preacher of Islam in Kashmir was Syed Sharafuddin Bulbul Shah

7: Marco Polo came to Kashmir in 1277

8: Bernier was the first European traveler who came to Kashmir in 1264

9: Shah Meri family ruled Kashmir for 216 years 10: Parchak dynasty ruled Kashmir for 31 years

11: Mughal dynasty ruled Kashmir for 166 years 12: Afghans ruled Kashmir for 66 years

13: Kashmir Parsukh ruled for 66 years 14: The Dogra dynasty of Kashmir ruled for 101 years

15: The state of Jammu and Kashmir is located at 32037 to 36058 latitude

16: The state of Jammu and Kashmir is located at 73026 to 80030 longitude

17: The total area of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is 84471 square miles

18: The state of Jammu and Kashmir has four provinces

19: The state of Jammu and Kashmir is currently occupied by three countries

20: India occupies 342 square miles of Jammu & Kashmir

21: State of Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan occupies 32,090 square miles of

22: State of Jammu and Kashmir 110,039 square miles are occupied by China

23: China occupied the Aqsai Chin region of Kashmir in 1962

24: The state of Jammu Kashmir 1868 square miles was gifted to China by Pakistan

25: The total population of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is about 30 million

26: The state of Jammu and Kashmir has a total of 39 districts

27: The state of Jammu and Kashmir is larger than 111 countries in terms of area

28: The state of Jammu and Kashmir is larger than 135 countries in terms of population.

29: A separate coin of the state of Jammu and Kashmir was in use until 1899.

30: The national anthem of Kashmir was written by Amjad Ali Ashhari in 1886.

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