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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


