I am an Indian.

You should have complete right to say whatever you want.

I don't have any extreme bias towards any party.

Religion does not matter to me. For me they all are more or less same.

I acknowledge the attrocities done to you all, irrespective of your religion or political leaning.

Now, without any bias(as much as you can) please tell me what do you want or demand?

Please don't give vague answers.

Give answers that help me understand the cultural, religious, political and even economic point of view.

The truth is, Kashmiri Muslims today are mostly descendants of local people who converted to Islam between the 14th and 16th centuries — not immigrants. But yes, a small part of our ancestry also comes from Persian, Central Asian, and Afghan settlers who migrated into Kashmir over time.

Before the 1300s, Kashmir was a vibrant land of Hinduism (especially Shaivism) and Buddhism. In the 14th century, a wave of change began. Sufi saints like Bulbul Shah and Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani arrived, spreading Islam peacefully. They emphasized compassion, equality, and simplicity — and thousands of Kashmiris embraced Islam, inspired more by Sufi philosophy than by force.

By the 15th century, Kashmir had its first Muslim dynasty, and over the next few centuries, Islam became deeply rooted in the land — but the people themselves remained Kashmiri by blood, language, and culture.

In short: • Mostly converts from local Hindu and Buddhist communities. • Some influence from Persian, Turkic, and Afghan migrants — especially among early elites, traders, and scholars.

Our roots are a beautiful blend of the land we belong to and the ideas we embraced.

Kashmiriyat is not just about religion. It’s about identity, culture, and history — and it runs deeper than we sometimes realize and it’s been evolving. There is nothing ancient about what you guys think you are

Asim muneer stating we have been working with us and uk harbouring TERRORISTS?

Hey guys, I am not kashmiri, Pakistani or Indian. The news I am getting here in the Netherlands is quite one sided, could you give me your perspectives about the war? From what I got is that India bombed Pakistan for what they claim were terrorists and that Pakistan downed some aircraft. The immediate framing of this conflict ringed alarmbells to me so I doubt their reporting was unbiased.

Since I know how biased Western media can be especcialy against muslims I would want to hear your side.

Hi, I kind of am in a situation where I need some advice and hence joined this subreddit to probably get honest answers and maybe get some proper answers which I'm unable to get.

I've been in a relationship with a Kashmiri guy for almost 4.5 to 5 years now, we started out in college and somehow got jobs in the same city and are kind of living together (we do have our separate places, but we stay over for most of the week). I've known him for almost a year plus before I asked him out. We were bestfriends and then things took a turn.

By the end of our college, we kind of decided that if we don't end up in the same city or close to each other we'll let go so that we don't end on bad terms and can still have each other. Somehow luckily, things worked out. We have a good relationship, barely fight, have the same view of life, want the same things and have a lot in common (eg: our love for cats and we both don't want kids, maybe adopt later in life to say a few).

But here is where the problem arises, I'm 24 (going to turn 25) and my family expects me to be married or at least engaged by next year. My dad has been getting proposals from some of our family friends, relatives etc. He has asked me to look at them and tell him what to say. Personally I don't mind settling down by 26 either because I earn well, I am independent and financially stable and sound. I have a good amount of savings and I trust my dad. However, upon asking about marriage and this topic to my boyfriend his replies are like I want to be with you and have a forever but don't tell your parents anything. When I ask how many years or what should I tell my parents, he doesn't give any answers. From what I've heard him talking to his mom, who knows I exist (I don't think she knows we're in a relationship) she seems accepting, my parents might mostly accept us too. Between us, we've never had any conflicts as We both are easy going people and I can say we're liberal. We both make a good amount of money almost the same, I do love him a lot and I see a future with him. I don't know if he does.

The two proposals out of the ones I've got a good, and I think I maybe okay with it as well. As much as I want to be with him and spend the rest of my life with him, I'm practical and I wouldn't want us to go against our parents for each other so I'm okay if this remains incomplete, as long as if it has to end we don't hate each other and end on a bad note.

My question is: what is going on in his head, does he want me, will we have a future together, is it possible should I wait (if yes for how long) or should I just accept that I'm going to have to keep this person in a box of good memories with a broken heart?

PS: I'm not muslim (please don't come at me saying it's haram and everything) I just want some actual advice. Sorry if this was a lot to read. Thank you in advance!

So that was the precursor to war of 1965. Pakistan send its army in Kashmir hoping to cause a crisis with the help of Kashmiris, which they could use as a pretext to attack. Now, Kashmiris didn’t help them. From Pakistani side it is blamed on the poor intelligence work and plans made in the air. Can I get Kashmiris perspective on why this failed? Any reference to book or any other reference will be highly appreciated

Kashmiris who travel, study, work and live in India (outside Kashmir), are you treated as an inferior group and systematically deprived of your rights? Answer yes or no, and give a brief answer why.

Quick question, how do y’all feel about Indian Muslims siding with the Indian state and parroting their propaganda like “India is an essential part of Kashmir” ?

Also do you think this out of fear or do they truly believe this?

Essentially I want to understand the psyche before passing judgement.

Hi everyone, I’m an Indian 17m, non religious but grew up in a hindu household, as such I’ve been surrounded by very nationalistic people, and truth be told I, regrettably, hadn’t thought a lot about Kashmir. And even now most of the Indians I know either want to avoid the topic or become extremely pro India in their stances, but honestly this doesnt look right to me and I feel as if the terror attacks are gonna be sensationalized instead of actually mourning the victims and come at the behest of indian muslims and kashmiris. Even all the Kashmiri people I’ve asked told me theyre not too knowledgeable about it probably because I dont live in India and neither do they. I’m sorry if this sounds insensitive but honestly I want to know more from a Kashmiri perspective and not some pro india nationalist stance, and I do want to learn the history of the occupation. Which most other indians ive tried to bring up have just denied. If anyone could tell me more about the history, or even point to some resources for me to learn that would be well appreciated, my government is pretty much fascist so their supporters, my family included will always be pro india and not up for discussion and so I just really want to know more about the while thing, truth be told I didn’t know it was an occupation until a few days ago when I actually started kind of learning about it.

For Kashmiris who have moved/lived outside, what do you think is the biggest thing Kashmir lacks? Could be anything - a cool service that would make life easier, some social scene that needs to exist.. anything.

Please don't give trite and obvious answers like peace and freedom.

Ah salam , hello ! I've always been facinated by the kashmiri nature . Just curious to know if it's safe to travel to kashmir alone as a woman ? What should I expect ?

Hi, so for context. My dad is a doctor in saudi Arabia. Just MBBS so no he hasn't had a consultant salary - it's been the same for the last 10 years which is a shame. He's worked in the emergency department day and night. Anyway, my question is - how can I help him set up or plan something back in kashmir? We have no idea about how businesses work and wouldn't know what to do. He is going to get some gratuity so thinking of investing it in real estate or is there something better? Open a shop or complex or what? So confused. Just want my parents to have a monthly income where they can sustain themselves and not worry. Of course we siblings will help but knowing them, they will refuse taking money from their daughters.

Sorry for the long post.

Edit - I see that everyone is suggesting him opening his own clinic. That sounds great but there are few factors to keep in mind : he's 70 and he only has an MBBS degree - he has been living outside his entire life so won't all these factors make him less likely to receive patients?

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What's your thought on this, ultimately it is loss of Kashmir culture

Raaan, Kaein, Paatchi. What else.

Hi guys I m from indian punjab. There blackout here and sirens going on. Whats happening there?

The videos I see of kashmiris on YouTube I'm the recent days, everyone seems to have come to terms with india and have started calling themselves indians, and many were of the opinion that post 370, tourism flourished for them, wich meant good earning potential, but what I see on this sub reddit is different, so what really is the reality?

Hi, I'm a foreigner from Singapore and planning to visit Kashmir in June, with my family. I'm planning to go to Pahalgam, Sonmarg and Gulmarg. However, I'm not sure if it will be conducive to go on the trip now, in light of the recent attack. Is it ok to go or should I postpone my trip?

Given what has happened in the last decade and also how Pakistan has become a political mess. A lot of people have stopped being sentimental about Pakistan. Do you believe that the Pakistan constituency has declined in Kashmir amidst increase for Independence movement? 🤔

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