Explanation

Explanation

Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan 

Date: February 5

Kashmir Day Event Length: 1 Day

Kashmir Day Related to the Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir Day was Started by: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan in 1990

Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad 

In 1991, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif called for a "Kashmir Solidarity Day Strike"

Explanation

Maharaja Sir Hari Singh was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. 

In 1947 Hari Singh, who had ascended the throne of Kashmir in 1925

Reign: 23 September 1925 — 17 November 1952

Predecessor: Pratap Singh

Born: September 23, 1895, Jammu

Died: April 26, 1961, Mumbai, India

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The first Muslim ruler of Kashmir was Shah Mir

Explanation

The modern Kashmir independence movement began on July 13, 1931.

The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir was established on October 24, 1947.

Explanation

Under the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846, the British government sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees.

Gulab Singh was subsequently bestowed with the title of Maharaja.