History of Occupied Kashmir
History of Occupied Kashmir The history of the occupation of Kashmir can be traced back to the 7th century AD when Hindu soldiers were stationed along with Muslim army near Kashmir valley. According to some historians, these troops established a system in which they protected Muslims from intruders who often infiltrated into Kashmir with local tribes who did not obey Islam rule and later returned to India. Since then, there have been continuous conflicts between Hindus and Muslims living within and outside Kashmir valley. It was during 1947-48 that the Sikhs came up with their own rule inside Kashmir after being defeated by Pakistan Army’s troops. After gaining independence on 5 January 1949, Pakistan has made attempts to establish its dominance over Kashmir by building wall and road inside Kashmir valley in order to stop Sikh forces from settling down here. But so far nothing has ever come out of it as Punjab had always been part of India until 1948 but today there is no such th...