Kashmir, often referred to as the “Crown of India,” has played a significant role in the military history of the Indian subcontinent. The region has a long and storied past of warriors, generals and soldiers who have shaped the destiny of various kingdoms, empires and modern military forces. From the ancient rulers who defended their…
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THE GUARDIAN OF KASHMIR: MAQBOOL SHERWANI, BARAMULLA’S BRAVEHEART
Fairs will be held every year on the funeral pyres of the martyrs; this will be the mark of those who died for the country. Mohd Maqbool Sherwani was born in a Kashmiri family, at Baramulla. Maqbool joined the National Conference in 1939. He was a staunch supporter of united India and vehemently opposed the…