Synopsis The picturesque valley of Kashmir situated on the northern extremity of India, occupies a position of unique and strategic importance in the sub-continent of India. It excels in beauty, art, architecture, culture and tradition, rivers, mountains, flora and fauna than several regions of the world. So far so, some eminent writers have compared this Himalayan range with that of Switzerland. Whereas, Kashmir bore the pangs of various onslaughts from North-West, Switzerland enjoyed peaceful postures for centuries. The present theme--Encyclopaedia of Kashmir has been carefully conceived and finally categorized into the following volumes:1. Ancient and medieval Kashmir. 2. Kashmir art, architecture and tourism. 3. Kashmir during British rule. 4. Modern Kashmir. 5. Kashmir--the constitutional status. 6. Nehru and Kashmir. 7. Sheikh Abdullah and Kashmir. 8. Kashmir and United Nations. 9. Kashmir society and culture. 10. Economic life of Kashmir. The above volumes present a complete historical narration of several phases having deep bearing on the society of Kashmir. The theme also shows how several eminent leaders gave vent to their feelings regarding the political status and sovereignty of the Kashmir State. Undoubtedly these scholarly works of ever-lasting value would be consulted in several academic circles in our sub-continent and abroad.