Kashmir in the crossfire

Abstract

Part 1 River of kings: ancient Kashmir monarchs and demons, 1586-1819. Part 2 British overlords: Sikh conquest, 1819 Kashmir for sale, 1846 Dogras in perpetuity an English fortress. Part 3 The mirage of independence: enter the lion standstill in 1947 Jihad special status. Part 4 Vale of tears diplomacy and war an explosive situation closure of the Vale, 1990 hearts and minds.