'Saare Jahan Se Achchha Hindostan Hamara' (Our India is the best among all lands in the world) said Dr. Iqbal, the poet of East. Now this poetic line has evolved into a symbolic expression for the greatness our country. This is song frequently and used widely for an easy, prompt and soft pronouncement of the greatness and novelty of our country. No doubt, India is great and illustrious. Its on top as far as its heritage, history, philosophy and culture is concerned. Our team of authors and editors has made their best efforts to depict the same greatness of our country and nation in this series. Here is a treasure, bound into books. This is the best example of 'knowledge in a nutshell'. Needless to say that India is known for its unity in diversity, with its kaleidoscopic variety, it emerges as a wonderful nation. With one of the oldest civilizations in the world, this country has a rich cultural heritage. After independence, through 58 years, India has achieved multifaceted socio-economic progress in addition to creating a niche in the international community and the new world order. India is a federation of states and union territories. As of now, there are 28 states and 7 union territories in the country, all these states have made tremendous progress in almost every sphere since 1947, when the nation had attained freedom. Various Indian states have shown an all round advancement and stupendous progress in political, cultural, economic and social areas. India is a vast country. All states enjoy autonomy to a great extent and flourish in their own manner. Some states are similar to each other while others are quite different from the rest. People of one state have little authentic knowledge about other states. This situation, in some cases, creates problems and difficulties with no ready solution at hand. Hence this comprehensive and exhaustive encyclopedic work. Every state and union territory has been covered in a separate book, each book, devoted to on e state or U. T. covers life and people under various heads-Land, People, Heritage, History, Geography, Economy, Polity, Tourism, etc. The Beautiful India series is an asset for all scholars, researchers, teachers, students and of course, the general readers.
The Beautiful India Jammu and Kashmir
Rs. 1100
Additional information
| ISBN | 8188583782 |
|---|---|
| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Binding | HardBound |
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| Language | English |
Preface
PART ONE
Introduction
1. State at a Glance
2. Significant Features
Introduction. Industry. Agriculture. Irrigation and Power Transport. Tourist Centres Economy. Jammu Region. Unemployment Prosperity. Development Festivals Legislature State's Constitution System of Governance judiciary State Services
PART -II
History
3. Historic Journey
Kashmir Region. Pre-historic Sites. Ancient Period. Advent of Buddhism . Fourth Council Advent of Muslims. The Sultanate. Mughal Period. Afghan Period. Sikh Period. Dogra Period. Jammu Region. Sikh Wars
PART-III
The People
4. Life and People
Kashmir Region. Density of Population Kashmiri Language. Urdu Language Religions. Islam. Hinduism. Sikhism Christianity. Social Life. Food and Drinks. Kangri Dress Ornaments. Jammu Region. Population. Society
5. Fairs and Festivals
Kashmir Region . Muslim Events. Nauroz Hindu Festivals. Sikh Festivals Christian Festivals Games and Recreation. Jammu Region. Pilgrim Centres
PART-IV
Art and Culture
6. Art and Craft
Kashmir Region. Architecture. Painting Music. Dance. Calligraphy. Libraries. Museums. Archaeology. Textile. Jammu Region
7. The Languages
Kashmir Region. Kashmiri Language Kashmiri Literature. Urdu Language. Jammu Region
8. Education
Kashmir Region. Ancient System. Medieval System. Modern System Jammu Region
9. The Literature
Kashmir Region Persian Literature . Punjabi Literature. Newspapers and Periodicals Radio Kashmir Jammu Region
Part -V
The Land
10. Physical Features
Kashmir Region. Location and Boundaries. Area and Population. Climate and Weather Chief Features . Jammu Region. Outer Plains. Outer Hills Middle Mountains
11. Natural Wealth
Kashmir Region Fauna. Flora Forest Trees Jammu Region Bauxite. Coal Gypsum Iron Ore Limiestone cpper . Bentonite. Lead and Zinc. Magnesite. Sapphire Vegetation
PART VI
Economy
12. Economic Condition
Kashmir Region. Horticulture Forests Industries. Accommodation. Standard of Health Housing Development .Tourism Social Change. Jammu Region. Standard of Living Trade and Commerce Transport and Communication
13. Agriculture and Live Stock
Kashmir Region. Nature of Soils. Dal Lake Principal Crops. Agricultural Implements horticulture. Irrigation. Animal Husbandry Milk Production. Fisheries. Jammu Region Patterns of Land Holdings. Cropping Patterns Irrigation
14. The Industry
Kashmir Region. Sericulture. Carpet Industry Small Scale Industries. Wood Based Industries. Shawls and Embroideries. Turquoise Jewellery. Electric Goods. Canning and Fruit Processing .Cement Factory Trade Centres State Trading . The Transport . The communication,. Transport by Air Telecommunications Jammu Region
PART -VII
Polity
15. System of Governance
Invasion and After Popular Government . State Features The Executive. Council of Ministers The Judiciary. Political Parties. National Assembly. The Governor. Electoral System Official Languages. Economic Plan . The Elections. State Legislature
PART -VIII
Tourism
16. Tourist Spots
Kashmir Region. Jammu Region
Bibliography