Sikh Rule in Kashmir: Ranjit Singh, Battle of Shopian and the Administration of Kashmir
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.
Mughal Rule in Kashmir: Administration, Economy and Political Integration
Mughal rule transformed Kashmir from an independent Sultanate into an integrated imperial province. This article examines administration, revenue reforms, agriculture, trade, crafts, Persianization and the incorporation of Kashmiri elites under Mughal…
Sultanate Administration and Economy in Medieval Kashmir
The Kashmir Sultanate developed a political and economic system rooted in agriculture, revenue and local power while becoming increasingly connected to the Persianate world. This article examines administration, trade, crafts, irrigation and the economic…