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History of Kashmir

Hey there kiddo! Let's talk about the history of Kashmir. Kashmir is a beautiful place in India that has had a long and sometimes complicated history.

A long time ago, people called the Kashmiri people lived in the area that is now called Kashmir. They had their own language, culture, and way of life.

Over the years, different kingdoms and empires tried to take over Kashmir. At one point, the Mughal Empire was in control, but eventually, the control of the area changed hands a few times.

In the 1800s, the British took over control of India, and so they controlled Kashmir too. When India became independent in 1947, the people of Kashmir were given the choice to join India or Pakistan.

Some people wanted to join Pakistan, while others wanted to stay independent or join India. In the end, Kashmir chose to join India, but not everyone was happy about it.

Since the 1980s, there has been conflict in Kashmir, with some people wanting Kashmir to become an independent country, while others want it to remain part of India. This has caused tensions and violence in the region.

So, to sum it up, Kashmir has a long history of different empires and kingdoms trying to control it. When India became independent, Kashmir had a choice to join India or Pakistan, and it chose to join India, although not everyone was happy about it. Since then, there has been conflict and tensions in the region about Kashmir's relationship with India.