When we speak about Kashmir, we think at first of this multitude of conflicts which concerns the history of this country. This territory situated in South Asia is a junction point of India, Pakistan and China. It always generated enormous desire. Without dwell upon the long lineage of dynasties which alternately take possession of the territory, we can give for example one of the last belonging of the Kashmir. Up to 1846, Kashmir belonged to the Sikh Empire, but they were beaten by the English, who sold this territory to Gulab Singh de Jammu. The sale of Kashmir by the English people was made for the 7.5 million rupee, made official in the "Treaty of Amritsar" which clarifies the statute of principality independent of this territory. Gulab Singh proclaimed himself as Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. It followed a policy of repression which wanted to impose the Hinduism whereas 94% of the population is Muslims.
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