Charles Schmidt
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Seven Bridges of Shehr-e-Kashmir
Srinagar, also known as Shehr-e-Kashmir (the city of Kashmir), is the historic capital of Kashmir. This seat of power for the Sultans of Kashmir rested in a strategic location for the defense of the city, with lakes and rivers being… Continue reading
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Shah-i-Hamadani, The Apostle to Kashmir
Overview This entry of Threads of Kashmir will discuss the next prominent figure in the development of Islam within Kashmir. Sayyid Ali Hamadani, also known as Shah-i-Hamadani, is likely the most notable figure in Islam in Kashmir. He was born… Continue reading
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A Broad Ethnography
If Kashmir is to be adequately understood, one must balance looking at the past and the present. Looking at the past alone will only lead one to conjecture how past events might have shaped the present reality. However, if… Continue reading
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The Advent of Islam
To understand the Kashmir valley today, one must understand the land’s dominant religion and its arrival into the land. Islam, in all its forms, is one of the preeminent forces within Kashmiri culture. This idea of the preeminence of Islam… Continue reading
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Initial Insight
This entry in Threads of Kashmir is meant to be an introduction to Kashmir and what may be experienced on your first trip. More details about the people, places, and ideas in this entry will be expounded on in future… Continue reading
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