Historical figures in Kashmir
The atlas holds 5 people and 6 moments here, from 353 to 1966. The most recorded lives are Jahangir, Jawaharlal Nehru and V. S. Naipaul. Among them Jurists, Writers and Political Leaders, across the Cold War and the Space Age.
Notable people
Jahangir
in 1620
2 moments here
Nur ud-din Muhammad Salim, known by his regnal name Jahangir, was the fourth Mughal emperor.…
Jawaharlal Nehru
in 1946
1 moment here
Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and statesman who became independent India’s first prime minister, serving from 15 August 1947 until his…
Kumārajīva
in 353
1 moment here
Kumārajīva was a Kuchean Buddhist monk, scholar, and Sanskrit-to-Chinese translator. His education and movements connected Kucha, Kashmir, Kashgar,…
Ravi Shankar
in 1966
1 moment here
Indian sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar (1920–2012) was a leading exponent of Hindustani classical music whose performances, teaching, recordings,…
V. S. Naipaul
in 1962
1 moment here
Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul was a Trinidad-born British novelist, essayist, and travel writer.…
Moments
- 353 Study in Kashmir Kumārajīva
- 1620 Arrival near Srinagar Jahangir
- 1620 Entry into Kashmir Jahangir
- 1946 Kashmir journey Jawaharlal Nehru
- 1962 Five months at Hotel Liward V. S. Naipaul
- 1966 Sitar lessons with George Harrison Ravi Shankar