Open Access
American Research Journal of History and Culture
ISSN (Online): 2379-2914
DOI: 10.46568/arjhc
Afghans and Social Unrest in Kashmir Society 1753-1819.A.D.
Abstract
Afghans were invited by the people of valley to relieve themselves from the screws of
oppression which they faced during the early period. Instead of getting remedy to their problems
the invitation increased their miseries. Each and every sect got affected with their arrival. They
increased burden on the economy of Kashmir valley and were in a constant try to drain the rich
resources of valley towards their own country. To fulfill their illegal desires number of newer
taxes were introduced. The non Muslim population of valley remained the worst hit of problems.
Even numbers of them migrated to other parts to save their life without caring for property.
Some areas remained without the inhabitants and looked like a desert . Arts and crafts for which
Kashmir valley has been famous throughout the world were destroyed by them. Number of
artisans changed their profession in order to save their life.
