The history of gilgit baltistan can be divided into four distinct eras to include the ancient era i. Each district is further divided into tehsils and union councils in 2019, darel, tangir, gupisyasin and. In terms of land area it is bigger than sierra leone but smaller than panama. Traditional food of baltistan in skardu we were invited for a local homecooked meal where a balti family prepared 14 different and very unique dishes. The following links provide access to essays about the history of books.
Gilgit baltistan is an administrative territory of pakistan, that borders the province of khyber pakhtunkhwa to the west, azad kashmir to the southwest, wakhan corridor of afghanistan to the northwest, the xinjiang uyghur autonomous region of china to the north, and the indian state of jammu and kashmir to the south and southeast the early recorded history of the region is liked with western. January 29, 2016 list of the candidates applied for various posts in law and prosecution department gilgit baltistan. Authors can archive the final manuscript preprint and or postprint versions, not the published pdf on. Unlike other large provincial dealers, who speculated on a hundred or more. Gilgitbaltistan is a selfgoverning territory controlled by pakistan. It borders pakistans khyber pukhtunkhwa province tae the wast, afghanistans wakhan corridor tae the north, cheenae tae the east an northeast, azad kashmir tae the soothwast, an indieadmeenistered jammu an kashmir tae the sootheast. It was an amazing food and cultural experience in gilgitbaltistan, pakistan. The whole area fell to different invaders from surrounding territories time and. Pakistan is planning to declare the strategic gilgitbaltistan region as its fifth province, a move that may raise concerns in india as it. Baltistan region, kashmir, indian subcontinent, asia.
Gilgitbaltistan is one of the least known parts of south asia. Back when pakistan got its independence, gilgit baltistan was a set of princely states under jammu and kashmir but had accepted an unconditional merger with pakist. Feb 25, 2015,in the meeting 2 projects of administration and law enforcement sector, 1 project of health sector, 1 project of transport and communication sector was approved, while 1 project. Gilgitbaltistan, previously known as the northern areas, is part of a disputed state of jammu and kashmir, which has been divided between india and pakistan since their independence in 1947. Chinapakistan economic corridor cpec and its impact. Up to 2019 there were ten districts in gilgitbaltistan, four in baltistan division, four in gilgit division and two in diamer division. Introduction gilgitbaltistan, formerly known as the northern areas,is the northernmost region of pakistan it borders azad kashmir to the south, the province of khyber pakhtunkha to the west. A historical perspective of gilgitbaltistan gilgit. The political history of gilgit baltistan during 194748 has a particular focus. Reforms in gilgit baltistan 111 29, 1935, the british government created the gilgit agency under a lease agreement for 60 years7.
Gilgit baltistan facts gilgit baltistan is located in north of pakistan. Aziz ali dad state, culture and religion are major factors whose interaction influences and shapes the character of a society. Aim to analyze the issue of constitutional and political status of gilgit baltistan, keeping in view its historical background, relevant treaties and agreements and decisions of apex courts, with a view to offer viable recommendation for better integration of gb with pakistan. Gilgit baltistan, part of pakistan occupied kashmir pok, has been subjected to political and constitutional exclusion. Back when pakistan got its independence, gilgitbaltistan was a set of princely states under jammu and kashmir but had accepted an unconditional merger with pakist.
August 24, 2017 gilgit baltistan mics survey key finding report. Historically, gilgit baltistan was designated as part of the princely state of kashmir, but over the course of almost seven decades. Historically, gilgitbaltistan was designated as part of the princely state of kashmir, but over the course of almost seven decades. Determining the political status of gilgitbaltistan. According to a world bank economic report on gilgitbaltistan 201011, the net primary school enrolment in gilgit baltistan is 51%, the net middleschool enrollment is 17%, and only 14% are enrolled in matric school. Naltar is a valley near gilgit and hunza in gilgitbaltistan province. The entire region is like a paradise for mountaineers, climbers, trekkers, hikers, anglers and nature lovers. It was part of the former princely state of kashmir and jammu in 1800s and later leased to british eventually liberated after a planned liberation movement led by gilgit. The tragic history of gilgitbaltistan since 1947 association of. Azad jammu and kashmir southernmost and the smaller of two political entities which.
It was conducted as part of the 5th global round of mics. Buy a history of ladakh, gilgit, baltistan book online at best prices in india on. Baltistan is bordered by gilgit to the west, xinjiang to the north, ladakh to the southeast. According to pakistans constitution, gilgit baltistan is an autonomous region separate from pakistan itself, and its inhabitants have never had any representation in pakistans parliament. Gilgit baltistan gilgit baltistan, formerly known as the northern areas of pakistan is the northern most administrative territory of pakistan. Why isnt the pakistani government giving complete provincial. It borders pakistans khyber pukhtunkhwa province tae the wast, afghanistans wakhan corridor tae the north, cheenae tae the east an. Under the jackboot, siddhi books, cosmo publications, 1995, p.
The gilgitbaltistan province established 2010, formerly the northern areas, is the northernmost region of pakistan. Gbs modern history can be traced back to the 19th century. Gilgitbaltistan to be declared a province the hindu. In his recently published book, neither a hawk nor a dove 2015, former. The provincial highways of gilgitbaltistan consists of all public highways maintained by gilgitbaltistan, pakistan.
Gilgitbaltistan gilgitbaltistan is the northernmost political entity under the administrative control of pakistan. Most of the mountains, including k2, gasherbrum, masherbrum and rakaposhi are in karakoram range. With reference to history, post 1840 history of gilgit baltistan from a narrow angle has been considered while deciding its political status. In 1846, after many wars and much bloodshed, gb was incorporated in the princely state of jammu and kashmir by the dogras. Pakistan, in 2017, proposed to declare the strategic gilgit baltistan region as its fifth province, a move that may raise concerns in india as it borders the disputed pakistanoccupied kashmir. Here the worlds three mightiest mountain ranges the karakorams, the hindukush and the himalayas meet.
Pakistan, the gilgit baltistan region was liberated through an armed struggle of the local people supported by the gilgit scouts and the muslim officers of the dogra army. Baltistan, geographic region of gilgitbaltistan, in the pakistaniadministered sector of the kashmir region, in the northern part of the indian subcontinent. Historically, pakistan has always considered gilgitbaltistan as a part of kashmir. According to pakistans constitution, gilgitbaltistan is an autonomous region separate from pakistan itself, and its inhabitants have. This situation may be less important given the improving relationship between china and india. Gilgit baltistan, previously known as the northern areas, is part of a disputed state of jammu and kashmir, which has been divided between india and pakistan since their independence in 1947. Book history conforms to the green model of open access. Pages in category gilgit baltistan the following 42 pages are in this category, out of 42 total. Baltistan, geographic region of gilgit baltistan, in the pakistaniadministered sector of the kashmir region, in the northern part of the indian subcontinent. Jul 12, 2017 introduction gilgitbaltistan, formerly known as the northern areas,is the northernmost region of pakistan it borders azad kashmir to the south, the province of khyber pakhtunkha to the west.
It remained disenfranchised and was denied representative governance for decades until the gilgit baltistan empowerment and self rule order 2009 was introduced as an experiment in a quasidemocratic exercise. Drained by the indus river and tributaries such as the shyok river, baltistan is situated on the high ladakh plateau and contains the. Link with kashmir often referred to as the forgotten kashmir or the forgotten frontier, gilgit baltistan is essentiall y an inher ent par t. The gilgitbaltistan is one of the most spectacular regions of pakistan. On november 1, 1947, just three months after partition, gilgitbaltistan became a republic and 15 days later announced accession to pakistan. Gilgit baltistan is an administrative territory of pakistan, that borders the province of khyber pakhtunkhwa to the west, azad kashmir to the southwest, wakhan corridor of afghanistan to the northwest, the xinjiang uyghur autonomous region of china to the north, and the indian state of jammu and kashmir to the south and southeast.
The number rose from seven to ten in 2016 after the addition of 2 districts in baltistan valley and the bifurcation of the hunzanagar district. If we go through the history of gilgit baltistan there were a number of small independent states existed in the history of northern areas of pakistan among them hunza and nature were the traditional rival states, situated on opposite sides of the hunza river. Gilgit baltistan geography, history, politics and languages. The population of the districts of gilgitbaltistan according to the last census and latest official projections. According to pakistans constitution, gilgitbaltistan is an autonomous region separate from pakistan itself, and its inhabitants have never had any representation in pakistans parliament. When examining the interaction between state, culture, and religion in society, and their cumulative influence on it one has to take into. The public opinion which is the most important aspect in determining the future of nations has been ignored and the area has been administered through the. Gilgit baltistan is an administrative territory of pakistan, that borders the province of khyber pakhtunkhwa to the west, azad kashmir to the southwest, wakhan corridor of afghanistan to the northwest, the xinjiang uyghur autonomous region of china to the north, and the indian state of jammu and kashmir to the south and southeast the early recorded history of the region is. History of gilgitbaltistan rock art and petroglyphs.
Situated in the mountains of northern pakistan, gilgitbaltistan covers 72,971 square kilometers. Islam was introduced here by different sufi missionaries from central asia, kashmir and iran. History of gilgitbaltistan tweet gilgitbaltistan borders azad kashmir to the southwest, the pakistani province of khyber pakhtunkhwa to the west, the wakhan corridor of afghanistan to the northwest, the xinjiang uyghur autonomous region of china to the north and northeast and the indianadministered state of jammu and kashmir to the southeast. However, it explains why the indian military has warned about the increasing military presence of the peoples liberation army in gilgit baltistan, were an estimated 7,000 to 11,000 soldiers have been deployed according to the new york times. Syllabus for competitive examination 2017 gilgitbaltistan. The history of gilgitbaltistan during the last seven decades has been tragic. State, religion and culture in gilgit baltistan by. A glance at the history of the kashmir issue shows the extent to which gilgit. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Recognising gilgit baltistan as a province might be viewed as a major shift vis a vis pakistans stance on kashmir, but the multibillion dollar chinese investment merits legal cover immediately for the greater longterm interests of this entire geopolitical region. Click download or read online button to get history of gilgit baltistan book now. Gilgit baltistan gilgit baltistan is the northernmost political entity under the administrative control of pakistan.
The xijiang region of china to the east and northeast. Gilgitbaltistan gilgitbaltistan, formerly known as the northern areas of pakistan is the northern most administrative territory of pakistan. Gilgitbaltistan simple english wikipedia, the free. Gilgit baltistan, formerly known as the northern areas, urdu.
When examining the interaction between state, culture, and religion in society, and. It borders china in north east and afghanistan in west and indian occupied kashmir in south. Drained by the indus river and tributaries such as the shyok river, baltistan is situated on the high ladakh plateau and contains the loftiest peaks of the karakoram range k2 mount godwin austen. Gilgitbaltistan is home to some of the worlds highest mountains including five of the eightthousanders. It was commissioned by the united states institute of peace usip, as part of its mandate to understand global conflicts in specific contexts. History hindukush, karakorum and western himalaya denotes that the chronological history of the area from stone age through bronze age to historical times is similar to what we read about civilizational evolution of central asia and east europe. However, by august 1, 1947, the areas were returned to the state government because the british had decided to partition the indian subcontinent. The writer, a former igp sindh, belongs to gilgit baltistan. Complete syllabus for competitive examination 2017 gilgit baltistan compulsory subjects english essay 100 english precis and composition 100 general science and ability 300 current affairs 100 pakistan affairs 100 islamic studies or comparative study of major religions for nonmuslims 100 total 600 optional subjects 300 marks. Mar 15, 2017 pakistan is planning to declare the strategic gilgitbaltistan region as its fifth province, a move that may raise concerns in india as it borders the disputed pakistanoccupied kashmir.
The territory of presentday gilgit baltistan became a separate administrative unit in 1970 under the name northern areas. A sociopolitical study of gilgit baltistan province. There are ski lifts under the ski federation of pakistan. The scouts are an internal security force with the prime objective to protect northern borders of pakistan and support civil administration in ensuring maintenance of law and order anywhere. Three of the worlds longest glaciers outside the polar regions are found in gilgit baltistan. History of gilgit baltistan download ebook pdf, epub. The region has a rich cultural heritage and variety of rare. The medieval history of gilgit baltistan is written in different historical books like tarikh e hindustan, tarikh e farishta, tuhfat ul ahbaba, tarikh e jammu, raaj trangni etc. Jun 14, 2010 a historical perspective of gilgitbaltistan. An introduction to gilgit baltistan linkedin slideshare. Link with kashmir often referred to as the forgotten kashmir or the forgotten frontier, gilgit baltistan is essentiall y an inher ent par t of jamm u and k ashmir.
Pakistan, the gilgitbaltistan region was liberated through an armed struggle of the local people supported by the gilgit scouts and the muslim officers of the dogra army. Gb scouts are part of the paramilitary forces of pakistan, under the direct control of the ministry of the interior of the pakistan government. On november 1, 1947, just three months after partition, gilgit baltistan became a republic and 15 days later announced accession to pakistan. The territory of presentday gilgitbaltistan became a separate administrative unit in 1970 under the name northern areas. Oct 19, 2017 historically, pakistan has always considered gilgit baltistan as a part of kashmir. If you would like to stay updated with all our latest news please enter your email address here. Reforms in gilgitbaltistan 111 29, 1935, the british government created the gilgit agency under a lease agreement for 60 years7. November 28, 2017 gilgit baltistan mics 201617 final report. The northernmost and the larger of the two political entities which together constitute the pakistanicontrolled but indianclaimed part of jammu and kashmir.