Draft:Kashmiri Nationalism

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Kashmiri Nationalism is a socio-political ideology and movement centered around the desire for greater autonomy, self-determination, or independence for the Kashmiri people, who predominantly reside in the region of Kashmir. The movement is deeply rooted in historical grievances, cultural identity, and complex geopolitical dynamics involving India, Pakistan, and China-administered territories.


Kashmiris
Kashmiri girls performing the Rouf dance
Regions with significant populations
 India6,797,587 (Jammu and Kashmir (1952 to 2019), 2011)*[1]
 Pakistan3,330,000 (Lahore District, 2017)†[2]
132,450 (Azad Kashmir, 1998)*[3]
 Canada6,165*[4]
Languages
Kashmiri, Pahari-Pothwari
Religion
Majority:
Islam
(Sunni majority, Shia minority)
Minority:
Related ethnic groups
Other Indo-Aryan peoples

*The population figures are only for the number of speakers of the Kashmiri language. May not include ethnic Kashmiris who no longer speak the Kashmiri language or those people who have adopted the Kashmiri identity as a regional or national identity.
†The population figures are for those who self identify as ethnic Kashmiris but might not speak the language any more.

Kashmiri nationalism can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by efforts among Kashmiri intellectuals, activists, and leaders to assert a distinct Kashmiri identity and seek political autonomy from external rulers. During this period, Kashmiris began to articulate grievances against discriminatory policies and perceived cultural and economic exploitation under Dogra rule, which lasted from the mid-19th century until India's independence in 1947. Intellectuals contributed to the early discourse on Kashmiri identity and political rights, advocating for social reform and educational empowerment among Kashmiri Muslims. The movement gained momentum with protests and uprisings, such as the 1931 agitation against the Dogra monarchy, which marked a significant moment of collective resistance and demands for political representation. These early expressions of Kashmiri nationalism laid the groundwork for subsequent movements advocating for greater autonomy or independence, reflecting a desire among Kashmiris to assert their cultural heritage and political aspirations amidst evolving regional and international dynamics.

  1. ^ "Abstract Of Speakers' Strength of Languages And Mother Tongues – 2011" (PDF). Census India (.gov). 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 17 March 2020.
  2. ^ "District Profile". District Lahore - Government of Punjab. Archived from the original on 27 November 2023.
  3. ^ Shakil, Mohsin (2012), Languages of Erstwhile State of Jammu Kashmir (A Preliminary Study)
  4. ^ "Canada 2021 Census Profile". Census Profile, 2021 Census. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2023.