Jammu and Kashmir princely state
Jammu and Kashmir princely state was a state in Indus, Punjab and Kashmir (South Asia) that lasted from 1846 to 1947 CE, about 101 years. Its people spoke Indo-Aryan languages (Vedic, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Sinhala).
The Dogra maharajas bought the Kashmir valley from the British in 1846 for 7.5 million rupees. In October 1947 Hari Singh acceded to India after a tribal invasion from Pakistan, starting the first Kashmir war.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1846 to 1947 CE
- Duration
- 101 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Indus, Punjab and Kashmir, South Asia
- Language family
- Indo-Aryan
- Capital
- Srinagar, Jammu
Events in South Asia during its time
- Indian Rebellion
- Jallianwala Bagh massacre
- Gandhi's Salt March
- Independence and partition
Neighbours in South Asia
- Mughal Empire
- British Raj
- Republic of India
- Kingdom of Mysore
- Kingdom of Nepal
- Hyderabad State
- Company rule in India
- Pakistan
- Sikh Empire
- Kingdom of Mewar
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Qing dynasty
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Russian Empire
Questions
When did Jammu and Kashmir princely state exist?
1846 to 1947 CE, about 101 years.
Where was Jammu and Kashmir princely state?
Indus, Punjab and Kashmir, in South Asia. Its capital was Srinagar, Jammu.
What language did Jammu and Kashmir princely state speak?
Indo-Aryan. This family includes Vedic, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Sinhala.