History

Read in-depth articles on the history of Kashmir including political movements, cultural heritage, historical conflicts, and key developments in Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. Independent historical perspective by The Azadi Times.

History

Caste and Tribal Communities Across Jammu & Kashmir: A Comprehensive Study of Social Identities From Azad Kashmir to Ladakh

The Uncharted Mosaic: A Comprehensive Guide to Caste and Tribal Identities Across Jammu & Kashmir Beyond the well-trodden narratives of geopolitical conflict, the Himalayan region of Jammu & Kashmir holds...

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Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir: Remembering the Historic Winters and What Lies Ahead

For centuries, the word Kashmir has been synonymous with snow-covered peaks, frozen lakes, and postcard-perfect winters. Each year,...

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Jammu Martyrs’ Day: Revisiting the Forgotten Tragedy of 1947

Muzaffarabad | November 6, 2025: Every year on November 6, the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)...

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Kashmir’s Forgotten Declaration: When Azad Jammu and Kashmir Declared Independence in 1947

More than seven decades later, the words of a document once celebrated across the valleys of Jammu and...

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October 24, 1947: The Forgotten Day That Divided Kashmir

Every year on October 24, official buildings across Pakistan-administered Kashmir hoist flags, hold seminars, and issue government statements...

Caste and Tribal Communities Across Jammu & Kashmir: A Comprehensive Study of Social Identities From Azad Kashmir to Ladakh

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Editorial Staff - November 16, 2025

The Uncharted Mosaic: A Comprehensive Guide to Caste and Tribal Identities Across Jammu & Kashmir Beyond the well-trodden narratives of geopolitical conflict, the Himalayan region...

Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir: Remembering the Historic Winters and What Lies Ahead

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Editorial Staff - November 8, 2025

For centuries, the word Kashmir has been synonymous with snow-covered peaks, frozen lakes, and postcard-perfect winters. Each year, as December approaches, people from both...

Jammu Martyrs’ Day: Revisiting the Forgotten Tragedy of 1947

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Editorial Staff - November 6, 2025

Muzaffarabad | November 6, 2025: Every year on November 6, the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) observe Jammu Martyrs’ Day, a solemn...

Kashmir’s Forgotten Declaration: When Azad Jammu and Kashmir Declared Independence in 1947

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Editorial Staff - October 25, 2025

More than seven decades later, the words of a document once celebrated across the valleys of Jammu and Kashmir now seem to unsettle the...

October 24, 1947: The Forgotten Day That Divided Kashmir

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Editorial Staff - October 25, 2025

Every year on October 24, official buildings across Pakistan-administered Kashmir hoist flags, hold seminars, and issue government statements marking what is known as “Kashmir’s...

July 13, 1931: The Day Kashmir’s History Changed — and the Debate That Still Divides

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Editorial Staff - July 13, 2025

On July 13, 1931, twenty-two Kashmiri Muslims were shot dead outside Srinagar Central Jail, trying—one after another—to complete the call to prayer as Dogra...