Historical Facts and Figures of Jammu and Kashmir
GK With Special Reference to Jammu and Kashmir
Historical Facts and Figures of Jammu and Kashmir
Ø Kashmir takes its name from a Sage.
Ø Buddhism in Kashmir was introduced by Ashoka in which century 3rd Century BCE.
Ø The word ‘Kashmir’ comes from two Sanskrit words ‘Ka’ and Shimira i.e. ‘Water and Dry up’.
Ø In 1947, Sheikh Abdullah was declared as Emergency Administrator for J&K by Maharaja Hari Singh.
Ø Kalhana wrote 'Rajatarangini' means ‘River of Kings’ during 1148 to 50 A.D that records complete history of the legendary Kings of Kashmir.
Ø Hari Singh was the last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ø The earliest inhabitants of Kashmir were Nagaas and theat have men mentioned by Nilmata Purana.
Ø The first king in the history of Kashmir whose name is mentioned by Kalhana is Gonanda.
Ø Treaty of Amritsar was signed between Gulab Sing and Bristish.
Ø Karvan-e-Aman bus service was launched between Srinagar and Muzzafarabad on 7th April 2005.
Ø The Tashkent Declaration was signed in 1966 to restore normal and peaceful relations by Lal Bahadur Shastri and Ayub Khan.
Ø In 1928 the first full-fledged High court for Jammu and Kashmir was established.
Ø Frist hydroelectric projects Mohara hydroelectric project was constructed in 1905 with initial capacity of 4 MW.
Ø Jammu was historically the seat of which Dogra dynasty.
Ø Before 1965, The head of Jammu and Kashmir was designated as the Sadar-i-Riyasat.
Ø J&K was brought on the railway of India on 15th July, 1970.
Ø Mehr Chand Mahajan was the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh who later became the third Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India.
Ø The JKBOSE was established in 1975.
Ø Hiuen Tsang, the prominent Chinese traveller who visited India in the 7th century CE, during the rule of Karkota.
Ø In 1939 Sheikh Abdullah, converted JK Muslim Conference JK National Conference.
Ø Praja Parishad Party was founded in 1947 by Pandit Prem Nath Dogra and Balraj Madhok .
Ø Gonanda-I is Considered to be the oldest ruler in ancient times of Jammu and Kashmir .
Ø Ashaka is credited with building many stupas in the history of Kashmir.
Ø Jambu Lochan is believed to be the Founder of Jammu.
In 1991 censes was not conducted in J&K.
