Battle of Shopian

Sikh Rule in Kashmir: Ranjit Singh, Battle of Shopian and the Administration of Kashmir

By Rohit Thapa

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Sikh rule in Kashmir began with Ranjit Singh's victory at the Battle of Shopian in 1819 and lasted until 1846. This article examines the conquest, Sikh governors, provincial administration, revenue system, economy and the transition to Dogra rule.