Explanation

India revoked Article 370 of its constitution on 5 August 2019. 

Article 370 grants special status to Kashmir.

Explanation

According to the United Nations, the LOC came into effect in July 1972, after India and Pakistan fought a war that began in 1971. They signed the Simla Agreement to define what was previously called the “ceasefire line.”

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Explanation

• At the time of Independence Muslim, the community was in majority in the state of Kashmir
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• British government sold Kashmir for a sum of 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees to Gulab Singh, hereafter bestowed with the title of Maharaja.
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• In the last census of British India in 1941, the total population of Kashmir and Jammu was 3,945,000.
• 1.The total Muslim population was 2,997,000 (75.97%),
• 2 The Hindu population was 808,000 (20.48%),
• 3.The Sikh 55,000 (1.39%)

Explanation

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) was formed on March 10, 1993.

It is an alliance of 26 political, social, and religious organizations in Kashmir.

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

Explanation

The British sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh. 

After the First Anglo-Sikh War, the British East India Company defeated the Sikh Empire

Through the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for seven and a half million rupees.

This transaction established Gulab Singh as the independent ruler of Jammu and Kashmir.

Explanation

Maharaja Gulab Singh finally acquired Kashmir in 1846.

In 1846, Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the British East India Company

Which officially recognized him as the independent ruler of Jammu and Kashmir.

The treaty followed the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846)

Explanation

Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, also known as Shah-e-Hamadan,

He is credited with spreading Islam in Kashmir through his teachings and influence in the 14th century.

Explanation

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited Kashmir at least four times.

1929 - During this visit, Jinnah met with Kashmiri leaders and addressed their concerns.

1932 - Jinnah visited to support the demands of the Kashmiris and to assess the political situation in the region.

1936 - He made another visit to engage with local leaders and discuss political strategies.

1944 - This visit was significant as Jinnah addressed the issues concerning the future of Jammu and Kashmir in the context of the ongoing independence movement.