THE Curious BIHARI ("MILLIONS SAW THE APPLE FALL, BUT NEWTON ASKED WHY.")

    Valley of Jammu and Kashmir 🏞️ Modern History of Jammu and Kashmir:  From Sikh Rule to Accession with India Jammu and Kashmir, often called the "Crown of India", has a rich and complex history. The modern phase of its history begins in the early 19th century and spans crucial events like the Treaty of Amritsar, Dogra rule, political movements, and the state's accession to India in 1947. 🔹 Sikh Rule in Kashmir (1819–1846) In 1819, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the powerful ruler of the Sikh Empire, defeated the Afghans and annexed Kashmir into his dominion. This ended decades of Afghan misrule. The Sikhs ruled Kashmir for 27 years. Though they brought stability, their administration was strict and often harsh, especially for the local Muslim population. 🔹 Treaty of Amritsar (1846): Birth of the Princely State After the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845–46), the British East India Company defeated the Sikhs. Under the Treaty of Lahore, the British took control of Kashmir and later...