Balti People is a common term that the Ladakhi Buddhists regularly use, in particular, to refer to all Shia Muslims in the Kargil region (Grist 1998). Balti people are a…
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Category: History
History is a past analysis. Events happening before writing systems were invented are considered prehistoric. “History” relates to past events, memory, discovery, compilation, organization, presentation and interpretation of knowledge about those events
The major local Dynasties of Baltistan
The major local Dynasties of Baltistan are the Maqpon dynasty of Skardu, the Amacha Dynasty of Shigar and the Yabgo dynasty of Khaplu. Baltistan has been ruled by the Maqpon,…
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History of Baltistan: Ancient and Medieval
There is no solid evidence about the ancient history of Baltistan. However, according to historians, Mongolian nomads came here with their livestock in search of pasture and settled around 3,000…
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Domaaki Language: A Vanishing Voice
Domaaki, also known as Dumaki or Domaa, is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by a few hundred people living in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Domaaki is the traditional tongue of the Dóoma, a…
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Everything you need to know about Baltistan
Baltistan is situated between three nuclear powers of Asia: China, India and Pakistan. Baltistan is the destination to some of the world’s highest mountains, and longest glaciers. In addition, the…
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Tarkati Kharmang Baltistan: A brief history of Tarkati Village
Tarkati is a village in District Kharmang, Baltistan. Tarkati village is situated 123 kilometers away from Skardu City in the east. The name Tarkati was given by the Indian Army during…
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Kharmang Valley: The land of waterfalls and Forts
Kharmang Valley is located in the Baltistan region near the Kargil district. This region was known as Kartakhsha in the past but was named Kharmang 4-5 centuries ago after many…
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Union Council Katisho Baltistan: A brief history
Union Council Katisho of District Kharmang is situated in the north of Skardu City. The Union Council Katisho is composed of 12 valleys. Dapa, Katisho, Chatpa, Nooldo, Sundo, Tolti Broq,…
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