“As the Mughal empire consolidated itself in Srinagar, it was met with local
resistance during its rule. Noted Kashmiri poet and historian, Zareef Ahmad
Zareef, says that this was the first time young Kashmiris started throwing
stones at foreign rulers.
resistance during its rule. Noted Kashmiri poet and historian, Zareef Ahmad
Zareef, says that this was the first time young Kashmiris started throwing
stones at foreign rulers.
He notes that “the resistance was such that the Mughals had to build a wall
known as Kalai around their administrative capital called Nagar Nagari in
Srinagar.” The stone throwing boys were known as dilawars, bravehearts,
who also coined slogans that are still popular in current resistance against
the Indian rule.”
known as Kalai around their administrative capital called Nagar Nagari in
Srinagar.” The stone throwing boys were known as dilawars, bravehearts,
who also coined slogans that are still popular in current resistance against
the Indian rule.”
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