About the Book: Kashmir: A Journey Through History
Kashmir: a journey through history will appeal to the armchair traveller and
history buff. Neither an academic tome nor a guidebook, it describes how
kashmir—ringed by snow-capped peaks—has attracted pilgrims and Sufis, armies and
traders, traveller and adventurers, over the centuries, who embraced the crisp
mountain air, a world away from the soaring heat of the Indian plains. Weare
creates engaging story lines that capture the passage of Buddhist, Hindu and
Islamic influences which have shaped Kashmirs rich cultural history. The book
traces the journey of the region from its ancient times to the present, with
chapters highlighting periods