Independent Kashmir - An Incomplete Aspiration

This book examines the pursuit of independence for Jammu and Kashmir since 1947 by Maharaja Hari Singh, Sheikh Abdullah and pro-independence Muslims in the Kashmir region of this disputed entity. It comprehensively explains why this long-held aspiration remains undiminished, but incomplete.

List of contents

Introduction
1 Decolonisation and the departure of the British from India
2 Maharaja Hari Singh and his accession issue
3 The significance of Kashmir and Kashmiri identity in J&K
4 The rise of Kashmiri aspirations, 1924-47
5 Sheikh Abdullah's pursuit of independence for 'Kashmir', 1946-53
6 Sheikh Abdullah's pursuit of independence for 'Kashmir', post 1953
7 Kashmiris and independence since 1988
Conclusion: To be independent, or not to be independent? That is the question
Appendix I: Comparison of J&K with other entities
Appendix II: Kashmir Valley Muslims in J&K and their numerical dominance
Appendix III: Border or territorial changes, actual or attempted, in South Asia since 15 August 1947
Index

About the author

Christopher Snedden is an Australian political scientist, politico-strategic analyst, academic researcher and author

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Snedden
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781526156143
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-5614-3
• No. of pages: 456
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas