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Who was the first Mirwaiz of Kashmir?
Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah
| Muhammad Yusuf Shah | |
|---|---|
| In office 2 December 1951 – 18 May 1952 | |
| Preceded by | Captain General Syed Ali Ahmed Shah |
| Succeeded by | Raja Muhammad Haydar Khan (interim) |
| Mirwaiz of Kashmir |
What is the meaning of Mirwaiz?
Mirwaiz (Urdu میر واعظ from mir, chief and waiz, preacher) is a hereditary institution of head priests that is unique to the Kashmir Valley. The traditional role of mirwaizes is to provide religious education in the shrines and mosques. Over time, the mirwaizes also took up social, cultural and political activities.
Was Yusuf Shah Chak a Shia?
He was successor of his father Ali Shah Chak and ruled Kashmir from 1579 to 1586 AD….Yousuf Shah Chak.
| Yousuf Shah Chak یُوسف شاہ چک | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Kashmir | |
| Father | Ali Shah Chak |
| Religion | Shia Muslim |
What is Hurriyat in Kashmir?
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) is an alliance of 26 political, social and religious organizations formed on 9 March 1993, as a united political front to raise the cause of Kashmiri separatism in the Kashmir conflict.
Who is leader of Kashmir?
| Sheikh Abdullah | |
|---|---|
| Political party | Jammu and Kashmir National Conference |
| Spouse(s) | Begum Akbar Jahan Abdullah |
| Children | Farooq Abdullah, Suraiya Abdullah Ali, Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Khalida Shah |
| Alma mater | Islamia College Lahore Aligarh Muslim University |
Who killed Yusuf Chak?
Some disgruntled Kashmiri nobles were often pushing Akbar to annex Kashmir. Yousuf Shah Chak sought refuge in Sialkot, before he was brought to Delhi for talks with Akbar. Akbar’s forces betrayed Yousuf, and imprisoned him for the rest of his life.
Who is the last ruler of Shah Mir dynasty?
Sultan Shamsu’d-Din Shah was succeeded by his elder son Sultan Jamshid who ruled for a year and two months.
What is the full form of APHC?
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) is a political, social and religious organizations in Kashmir.
How many militants killed Kashmir?
According to a CRPF official, till November 23 this year, as many as 148 terrorists have been killed, of which 127 were locals and 21 foreigners. In 2020, the number of terrorists killed in the Valley stood at 195. The official added that 199 terrorists were active in the Valley.
Who was the last Shahmiri ruler?
Sikandar Shah, also known as Sikandar Butshikan (“Sikandar, the Iconoclast”), was the sixth sultan of the Shah Miri dynasty of Kashmir from 1389 to 1413.
Who was Sadruddin Shah?
Sadruddin Shah, also known as Rinchan, was the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir. He ruled Kashmir from 1320 to 1323 and was instrumental in establishing Islam in Kashmir. He was directly Influenced by Bulbul Shah.