About the "History" of the regions

The glorious history of Jammu & Kashmir tells us about Kashyapa who had drained a lake to produce this heaven on Earth. Hence this land was also referred to as Kashyapamar. The region has been a major caravan route since the ancient times providing China and other countries of the world to have trade relationships with central Asia. The various religious and cultural groups which have settled in the mountain regions of Jammu & Kashmir have made it the cultural heart of the country.The history of the state speaks of the empires of valiant kings, the placid lakes, the greenery of the forests and the amazing rivers. In the 9th century Raja Jamboolochan founded Jammu. In 1832, Jammu was merged with Kashmir by Gulab Singh. Dogras, Pahadis, Gujjars and Gaddis are some of the tribes found in this state.