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Kashmir is one of the most perfect places in this imperfect world. Prettier than celestial maiden, this is the land of sparkling rivers and serene lakes, of stunning gardens and stately chinar trees, of flowering meadows and snow-capped peaks. The valley is famous for its natural beauty and has always been called 'Paradise On Earth' and often been referred to as the 'Switzerland of the East'. Kashmir imparts endless beauty, which never fades, it only changes from the sparkling white of winter, through the purity of spring, the dazzling green of summer to intense autumn.

Topography of Kashmir

Kashmir is enclosed by the high snow-capped ridges of the Himalayan range in the east and the Pir Panjal range in the west and south. The swift-flowing Jhelum river sweeps past Srinagar and coils its way across the valley. According to legend, corroborated by some geologists, Kashmir was earlier a huge lake called the Karewa, which was formed by the blocking of the Jhelum river. The river finally escaped by forming a deep gorge through the Pir Panjal range at Uri. After the waters of the Karewa drained away, the valley of Kashmir was left behind. There is evidence of coral and other marine fossils in this region.

Significance of its name

Historians say that Kashmir valley was originally known as Kashyapmar or the abode of Kashyap Rishi. It is said that the rishi once went on a pilgrimage to Kashmir. When he reached Naukabandan near Kaunsarnag, at the request of the people he killed Bahudev, the giant of Satisar and let the water of the lake flow out near Baramulla. The land, therefore, came to be known as Kashyampar, which afterward changed into to Kashmir. But some historians are of the opinion that when the people of Kash caste settled here permanently the valley came to be known as Kashmir.

Flora N Fauna

Kashmir is famous for its beautiful and natural scenery throughout the world. It is also widely known for its different kinds of agricultural products, fruit, vegetables, saffron, herbs, minerals, precious stones & finest kind of embroidery on clothes.

Political Importance

Since the 19th century, the state of Jammu and Kashmir has acquired a unique geo-political status in the Indian sub-continent. It has contiguous boundaries with Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and Tibet that deserve constant vigil and as such it has made the State very important, geographically, politically, economically and from the military point of view. Jammu and Kashmir state acceded to the Indian Union in 1947 after the partition.