A History of Budshah in Kashmir- Tarikh-e-Budshahi

Tarikh-e-Budshahi is a research based serious work on the history of Kashmir, covering a very important period when Kashmir was ruled by the Sultans of Shahmiri dynasty. This book is a must read for those who are interested in studying history of Kashmir. In fact the book is a treat for its readers as its account of historical events is by and large an illuminating objective assessment of events, persons and places of ,the period.

Mohammad-Ud-Din Fouq, the author of the book took about twenty five years (1928-1953) to collect the relevant material, sift fact from fiction, draw inferences and finally write such a useful, informative and objective book on the history of Kashmir. The completion of this treatise must have made him work extremely hard. His diligence coupled with his intelligence and dedication have paid rich dividends as this book is a valuable contribution to the literature on the history of Kashmir. Tarikh-e-Budshahi is indispensable for those who are desirous of getting an insight into the chequered history of Kashmir.

This book does not only give a lucid and objective account of person and places involved in various, events but also provides an insight into various aspects of social, cultural, religious, economic and political life of people of Kashmir of this period. His objective analysis of events and developments at different stages is marvelous. He seems to have a deep sense of history and principles of writing history.

This book is a tribute to the benevolent kings of Shahmiri Dynasty who ruled over Kashmir, in general and' Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin in particular whom people called Badshah (great king), out of love. Because of his benevolence and exemplary religious tolerance he was also called as 'Bata Shah'

Munshi Muhammad-ud-Din Fouq is the author of the book, titled Tarikh-e-Budshahi. He is the greatest historian of Kashmir who has authored a number of books on Kashmir like Tarikh-e-Aquam-e-Kashmir, Tarikh-e-Aquam-e-Gilgit and Ladakh, Tarikh-e-Aquam-e-Jammu, Mukamal Tarikh-e-Kashmir, besides, Tarikh-e-Budshahi.

Munshi Muhammad-ud-Din Fouq possesses a deep and definite sense of history as a historiographer. His comprehension of Socio-Political scenario of his times and of the past is unmatched. He was not only an eminent historiographer but also the first journalist of Kashmir. Till 1924 no newspaper was allowed to be published in Kashmir as the press regulations Act of Jammu and Kashmir gave unlimited power to the Dogra regime. The oppressive nature of the policies of Dogra rulers had curbed press in Kashmir with an iron fist.

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