National conference and the rise of political awakening in Kashmir

The promising land of Kashmir lost its independence when the Mughals annexed and joined it with their Empire of India in 1586 A.D; and thus from that time it served as the north most point of an empire whose power pedestal was situated in Delhi. After their departure it came under Afghans (1753–1819), Sikhs (1819–46) and then under Dogra's of Jammu (1846–1947). Thus over the centuries the Kashmiri's lived under the yoke of foreign dynasties. Their policies were always against the inhabitants as it was a guiding principle to rule longer. It helped in arousing consciousness among the inhabitants and resulted in the rise of political awakening in the Kashmir. Although it emerged very late in comparison to Indian subcontinent, but they were enough conscious of the exploitations prior to their counterparts. They resisted throughout ages but the oppression continues. The chief organisation which helped the people at the odd hours was the Sheik Abdulla's Muslim Conference which within a passage of time changed its nomenclature as All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. It initially accommodated the divergent religions i.e. Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs but within a passage of time fizzled out of mission. This research paper briefly traces the factors and delineates the genesis for the Rise of Political Awakening in Kashmir.