Past Present and Future of Kashmir [Hardcover]

The book past, Present and Future of Kashmir deals in detail with the problem of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Beginning with the political history of the state in ancient times it presents a chronology of Kashmiri rulers - Hindus, Muslims and the British respectively. When India was to become independent it was ruled by a Hindu King who failed in either way to decide the fate of the territory like other princely states of India. As a result of the mini war between India and Pakistan a portion of it was held by the latter and is known as Azad Kashmir. In post-independence phase it continues to be a contentious issue between the two neighbours and caused four devastating wars over it. Pakistan has complaints over its accession to the Union of India because at the time, public at large, were no consulted. The very composition of Pakistani society and political system as well witnessed a sea change towards the direction opposite to India. In recent year the two have realised the futility of third party began to look forward for better bilateral understanding to great rid of this vexed problem. About The Author:- Raj Kumar Singh is Professor in the University, Department of Political Science, B.N. Mandal, University, West Campus, P.G. Center, Saharsa (Bihar). Having completed M.A. in Political Science, M.A. in History and LL.B., he did his Ph.D. on ‘India’s Foreign Policy (March 1977- January 1980)’. His previous books include Less Tasty Indo-Nepal Political Relations 1947-1997, India-South Asia Minus Congrss Regimes, Indo-Pak Nuclear Tension 1974-1998, India’s Foreign Policy: The First Study in Continuity and Change and India and Pakistan; Social, Political and Military Perspectives. Dozens of articles have been published in several national and international journals, apart from successfully guiding a number of research works of academic worth. Contents:- Preface • Introduction • Kashmir: The Political History • Kashmir: Religion and Culture • Accession: Diplomatic, Social and Legal • Diplomatic Deadlocks on Kashmir • Wars on Kashmir • Cross-Border Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. Index. The Title 'Past Present and Future of Kashmir written/authored/edited by Dr. Rajkumar Singh', published in the year 2008. The ISBN 9788121209670 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 298 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / Jammu and Kashmir. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-