Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh

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Deleg Namgyal adopted the Islamic religion and the first Mosque was built in Leh in 1666 – 67 and it was called Jama Masjid. During that period Aurangzeb ruled Ladakh region.[/bg_collapse]

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After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839, Gulab Singh strongly established the Dogra rule in Jammu in 1842.[/bg_collapse]

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The word ‘Ladakh’ is derived from ‘Ladvags’ that means The Land of High Passes.[/bg_collapse]

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Ladakh chronicles written in 17^th century are the most important sources to know about Ladakh’s history from first dynasty of Ladakh to Namgyal dynasty.[/bg_collapse]

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Namgyal dynasty was founded by Bhagan in 1460 after overthrowing the rule of Blo-Gros-Idan of Lha-Chen dynasty.[/bg_collapse]

[bg_collapse view=”button-orange” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”View Answer” collapse_text=”Hide Answer”]The Mons settled in Gya region near the Gya river and spread to Rong, Shayok, Sakti Tangtse and Durbuk. They constituted into tribes and elected their leaders. Gya became the first seat of government of the Mons tribes. Mons Chief was known as Gyapacho.[/bg_collapse]

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Sumur, Khyagar, Chomolung, Digar and Deskit Tingang all these areas lie in the Nubra valley region in Northern Ladakh. Therefore, it is also called the Storehouse of pre-historic sites in Ladakh.[/bg_collapse]

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Sengge Namgyal built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh.[/bg_collapse]

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The Britishers signed a Treaty called Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, with Gulab Singh who ruled Jammu until then. In the Treaty, whole of Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan were transferred to Gulab Singh. He was made the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh also became a part of his kingdom.[/bg_collapse]

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Kashmir’s ruler Suhadeva of Dev dynasty was very weak. He fled to Kishtwar. His Commander Ramachandra took help from Rin-Chen and Shah Mir (of Swat valley) to set up his rule. Rin Chen eventually became very powerful, he killed Ramachandra, married his daughter Kota Rani and occupied the throne of Kashmir.[/bg_collapse]