Kashmir Historical Archive

This post presents a curated collection of rare historical photographs from Kashmir, documenting landscapes, architecture, waterways, and everyday life from the early to mid twentieth century. Each image reflects a distinct aspect of Kashmir’s cultural and historical heritage, preserved here for archival reference. A rare historical photograph of Dal Lake during winter in Srinagar, Kashmir, capturing traditional houseboats, frozen sections of the lake, and the snow-covered Himalayan range beyond. A rare historical view of Khanqah-e-Moula Shah Hamdan Mosque in Srinagar, Kashmir, highlighting its distinctive wooden architecture and riverside setting. A rare historical postcard view of the houseboat Snipe on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, reflecting the elegance of traditional houseboat life during the early twentieth century. A historical photograph of the Maharaja’s Palace in Srinagar, Kashmir, capturing its imposing classical façade and prominent riverside location. ...

This post presents a curated selection of rare historical photographs from Kashmir, documenting everyday life, river culture, architecture, landscapes, and social scenes from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. These images serve as an archival record of Kashmir’s historical environment and cultural heritage. A historical illustration depicting the River Jhelum in Srinagar, Kashmir, with a wooden bridge, river boats, and dense traditional architecture along the waterfront. A historical postcard view of the River Jhelum in Srinagar, Kashmir, capturing river traffic, traditional boats, and the city’s waterfront settlements. A historical photograph from 1968 showing a flower seller on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, reflecting traditional lake-based livelihoods and daily life. A historical photograph from 1980 depicting horses for rent in Sonamarg, Kashmir, illustrating traditional tourism activities and everyday life in the mountain region. A historical photogra...

A curated archival collection of rare historical photographs from Kashmir, documenting religious shrines, river life, travel routes, traditional dress, and everyday scenes from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century. These images preserve moments of Kashmiri history, culture, and landscape as they once existed. A rare historical photograph from the early 1900s depicting the Baba Reshi Shrine in Gulmarg, Kashmir, reflecting traditional architecture and the spiritual landscape of the region. A historical view of Fateh Kadal Bridge spanning the River Jhelum in Srinagar, Kashmir, capturing the wooden bridge structure, river traffic, and dense urban architecture of the old city. A historical photograph showing tourists on a houseboat at Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, reflecting early tourism and leisure life on the lake. A historical photograph from the 1920s depicting a bridge over the Mar Canal in Srinagar, Kashmir, capturing the canal system and traditional urban inf...