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Background: The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkish in the 12th were followed by those of European traders, beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU brought independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. Despite impressive gains in economic investment and output, India faces pressing problems such as the ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic and religious strife.



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14 hours ago: Moriah published a blog
Happy Eat Day!
October 7th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
The end of Ramadan came with joy to the people of Kashmir and to me! I woke up the next morning and everyone was saying "Happy Eat Day", so I thought. I was excited to eat in company for the first tim ... [full story]

7 days ago: Moriah published a blog
Let me eat my words!
September 30th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
This will be quick. The past week has been such a treat in Kashmir. I'm really loving the family and life here. It's a pretty mellow/simple lifestyle. Most of it has to do with it being Ramadan right ... [full story]

14 days ago: Moriah published a blog
Heaven on Earth
September 23rd 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
I LOVE SRINAGAR! After I left the office on Sunday afternoon, I was whisked away to the Delhi airport. I found my airline quickly and a nice young man quickly started conversation with me. When I told ... [full story]

17 days ago: sharonleftwich published a blog
Leh? Srinigar? Srinigar? Leh?
August 27th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
As you've probably already guessed, the saga with Bob continued. After the bus arrived in kargil and I met Claudio at the Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Tourist Bungalow, we drove down to the mechanics to see ... [full story]

88 days ago: Pete Kate published a blog
Himalayan Trekking.
July 11th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
Well where do we start, we landed in india fine and the flights were acceptable... unfortunalty there had been some kind of mix up and i didn't get my extra leg room.. we ended up with the seats behi ... [full story]

June 29th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
Oh yes i do actually, it is the spelling misake of the previous entry. 'Survived' not servied LOL Seriously though the past 10 days have been the most intense of my life. I have felt like i have be ... [full story]

Srinagar
108 days ago: itchyfeet08 published a blog
Srinagar
June 21st 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
Hello from India!! So far Helen and I are having a fantastic time. India is such a huge country, we are only touching the tip of the Iceberg in 4 weeks. I can't believe it has only been 2 weeks since ... 11 photos [full story]

110 days ago: Marky Mark1 published a blog
Servied the first 3 days!!
June 19th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
Greetings all from Indai ... Well i have arrived safe and sound - Fugh!! I am not going to bore you with places i have been and the history behind them on this blog because lets face it that is pre ... [full story]

"Close your eyes... Open in paradise!"  -  Craigens in Kashmir
May 15th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
This is the quote that convinced us to start our trip up in the state of Kashmir. It seemed like every single person in New Delhi could only dream of making a trip up to their so called paradise. Afte ... 44 photos [full story]

From the deserts of Rajasthan back to the Himalayas!!
April 18th 2008  Asia » India » Jammu & Kashmir » Srinagar
Hello everyone! Well what do we have to tell you? Quite a lot really. India has been an experience to say the least! We began our long journey from Pokhara on the morning of the 27th, getting th ... 5 photos [full story]


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