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Hunza Valley (Urdu: ہنزہ) is a mountainous valley near Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The Hunza valley is situated at an elevation of 2,438 metres (7,999 feet). The territory of Hunza is about 7,900 km² {3,050 mi²). Karimabad (formerly called Baltit) is the main town which is also a very popular tourist destination in Pakistan because of the spectacular scenery of the surrounding mountains like Rakaposhi, Ultar Sar, Bojahagur Duanasir II, Ghenta Peak, Hunza Peak, Darmyani Peak, and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak), all 6,000 m (19,685 ft) or higher. Urdu ( , , trans. ...
Gilgit is a valley in Pakistan, carved by the Gilgit River. ...
Shown in green is the Kashmiri region under Pakistani control. ...
Karimabad is the capital of Hunza in Kashmir, Pakistan. ...
Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range. ...
Ultar Sar (also Ultar, Ultar II, Bojohagur Duanasir II) is the southeasternmost major peak of the Batura Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. ...
Ultar Sar (also Ultar, Ultar II, Bojohagur Duanasir II) is the southeasternmost major peak of the Batura Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. ...
Hunza Peak lies in the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range along with the Ladyfinger Peak (Bublimating). ...
Bublimotin, Bubli Motin, Bublimating or Ladyfinger Peak, is a distinctive rock spire in the Batura Muztagh, the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range. ...
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Main article: State of Hunza
The Thon (Prince) Mir Safdar Ali Khan of Hunza and Tribesmen, 1891. E. F. Knight Hunza was formerly a princely state bordering China to the North-East and Pamir to its North-West, which continued to survive until 1974, when it was finally dissolved by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. The state bordered the Gilgit Agency to the south, the former princely state of Nagar to the east. The state capital was the town of Baltit (also known as Karimabad). This article is about the former State of Hunza, for the main article see Hunza Valley Hunza (Urdu: ÛنزÛ) is a former princely state in the northernmost part of the Northern Areas of Pakistan, which existed until 1974. ...
Download high resolution version (731x738, 109 KB)Taken from E. F. Knights Where Three Empires Meet 1893. ...
Download high resolution version (731x738, 109 KB)Taken from E. F. Knights Where Three Empires Meet 1893. ...
A princely state is any state under the reign of a prince and is thus a principality taken in the broad sense. ...
Gilgit Agency was the name of most of the area of northern Kashmir which formed a de facto dependency of Pakistan from 1947 to 1970, which was then merged into Northern Areas. ...
The ancient pre-Akkadian and Akkadian city of Nagar on the Khabur River in northeastern Syria, is now represented by the mound named Tell Brak, 40m high, one of the tallest archaeological mounds in the Middle East, and about a kilometer long, the remains of one of the largest urban...
Karimabad is the capital of Hunza in Kashmir, Pakistan. ...
Hunza was an independent principality for more than 900 years. The British gained control of Hunza and the neighbouring valley of Nagar between 1889 and 1892 followed by a military engagement of severe intensity. The then Thom (Prince) Mir Safdar Ali Khan of Hunza fled to Kashghar in China and sought what can be called political asylum. Location of Kashgar Kashgar (Uyghur: قەشقەر/KÌ¢ÇxkÌ¢Çr; Chinese: 喀什; Pinyin: KÄshÃ, ), is an oasis city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the Peoples Republic of China. ...
Although never ruled directly by neighbouring Kashmir, Hunza was a vassal of Kashmir from the time of Maharaja Ranbir Singh of Jammu and Kashmir. The Mirs of Hunza sent an annual tribute to the Kashmir Durbar until 1947, and along with the ruler of Nagar, was considered to be among the most loyal vassals of the Maharaja of Kashmir. Kashmir (or Cashmere) may refer to: Kashmir region, the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent India, Kashmir conflict, the territorial dispute between India, Pakistan, and the China over the Kashmir region. ...
Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh- al-Iqtidad-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh, Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, GCSI , GCIE , GBE The word MahÄrÄja (also spelled maharajah) is Sanskrit for great king or high king (a karmadharaya from mahÄnt great...
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Durbar is a term in India for a court or levee, from the Persian darbar. ...
Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...
First Muslim Thum | “ | 'The ruling family of Hunza is called Ayeshe (heavenly), from the following circumstance . The two states of Hunza and Nager were formerly one ,ruled by a branch of the Shahreis , the ruling family of Gilgit , whose seat of government was Nager . Tradition relates that Mayroo Khan , apparently the first Mohommedan Thum of Nager some 200 years after the introduction of the religion of Islam to Gilgit , married a daughter of Trakhan of Gilgit , who bore him twin sons named Moghlot and Girkis . From the former the present ruling family of Nager is descended . The twins are said to have shown hostility to one another from birth . Their father seeing this and unable to settle the question of succession , divided his state between them , giving to Girkis the north , and to Moghlot the south , bank of the iver . [1] | ” | For other uses, see Gilgit (disambiguation). ...
Thum The traditional name for the ruler in Hunza was Thum which is also a respectful appellation used by people of both Hunza and Nager who belong to the caste of Boorish . The Shin use the term Yeshkun for the Boorish . | “ | 'Both Thums are still addressed as Soori, as a title of respect . This appears to be the same as Sri,an appellation of Lakshmi, the Hindoo goddess of wealth , commonly prefixed to the names of Hindoo princes in India , to denote their honour and prosperity. The Thum's wives are styled ganish which is almost identical with the original Sanscrit word for mother, and their sons are called gushpoor[2] | ” | An acronym SRI may refer to one of the following: Socially Responsible Investment. ...
For other uses, see Lakshmi (disambiguation). ...
This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ...
This article discusses the adherents of Hinduism. ...
Sanskrit ( , for short ) is a classical language of India, a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and one of the 23 official languages of India. ...
Geography The Hunza is situated at an elevation of 2,438 metres (7,999 feet). For many centuries, Hunza has provided the quickest access to Swat and Gandhara for a person travelling on foot. The route was impassable to baggage animals; only human porters could get through, and then only with permission from the locals. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 176 KB) Summary Overview of the Hunza valley, Pakistan. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 176 KB) Summary Overview of the Hunza valley, Pakistan. ...
In former times survival of the feudal regimes of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, just above Karimabad. ...
Swat (Pashto/Urdu: سوات) is a valley and a district in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. ...
GandhÄra (Sanskrit: गनà¥à¤§à¤¾à¤°, Persian; Gandara, Waihind) (Urdu: گندھارا) is the name of an ancient Indian Mahajanapada, currently in northern Pakistan (the North-West Frontier Province and parts of northern Punjab and Kashmir) and eastern Afghanistan. ...
Hunza was easily defended as the paths were often less than half a metre (about 18") wide. The high mountain paths often crossed bare cliff faces on logs wedged into cracks in the cliff, with stones balanced on top. They were also constantly exposed to regular damage from weather and falling rocks. These were the much feared "hanging passageways" of the early Chinese histories that terrified all, including several famous Chinese Buddhist monks such as Xuanzang. A replica of an ancient statue found among the ruins of a temple at Sarnath Buddhism is a philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, SiddhÄrtha Gautama, a prince of the Shakyas, whose lifetime is traditionally given as 566 to 486 BCE. It had subsequently been accepted by...
A portrait of Xuanzang Xuanzang (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsüan-tsang; CantoneseIPA: jyn4tsɔŋ1; CantoneseJyutping: jyun4zong1) was a famous Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, traveler and translator that brought up the interaction between China and India in the early Tang period. ...
Climate The temperature in May is maximum 27 °C (81 °F) and minimum 14 °C (57 °F) and October maximum is 10 °C (50 °F) and 0 °C (32 °F). Hunza's tourist season is from May to October, because in winter the Karakoram Highway is often blocked by the snow. Karakoram Highway route map The highest point on the highway: the Khunjerab Pass The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is the highest paved international road in the world. ...
Transport Today, the famous Karakoram Highway crosses Hunza, connecting Pakistan to China via the Khunjerab Pass. Travelling up the valley from the south, Hunza is the land to the left, and the former state of Nagar to the right of the Hunza River. Regular bus and van services operate between Gilgit and Central Hunza (Aliabad and Karimabad) and also between Gilgit and Sost Gojal. PTDC Office at Gilgit,Sost and Islamabad arranges tours and transport for visitors. Karakoram Highway route map The highest point on the highway: the Khunjerab Pass The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is the highest paved international road in the world. ...
Khunjerab Pass from Pakistani side Snow leopard, an endangered species, is found in the Khunjerab National Park The Khunjerab Pass is a high mountain pass on the northern border of Pakistan with the Peoples Republic of China. ...
The Hunza River is the principal river of Hunza, in a region known as the Northern Areas of Pakistan. ...
An afternoon scene in Gilgit Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is the capital city of Northern Areas, Pakistan. ...
Logo of PTDC A motel of PTDC at Malam Jabba ski resrot in Swat, NWFP PTDC or Pakistan Tourism Development Corporartion is an organization of Government of Pakistan. ...
An afternoon scene in Gilgit Gilgit (Urdu: گلگت) is the capital city of Northern Areas, Pakistan. ...
For other places called Islamabad, see Islamabad (disambiguation). ...
Spectacular scenery Hunza is one of the most exotic places in Pakistan. Several high peaks rise above 6,000 m in the surroundings of Hunza valley. The valley provides spectacular views of some of the most beautiful and magnificent mountains of the world which include Rakaposhi 7,788 m (25,551 ft), Ultar Sar 7,388 m (24,239 ft), Bojahagur Duanasir II 7,329 m (24,045 ft), Ghenta Peak 7,090 m (15,631 ft), Hunza Peak 6,270 m (20,571 ft), Darmyani Peak 6,090 m (19,980 ft), and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak) 6,000 m (19,685 ft). Hunza Valley is also host to the ancient Baltit Fort and Altit Fort. Baltit Fort stands on top of Karimabad whereas Altit Fort lies at the bottom of the valley. Dr. Volker Thewalt has kindly given written permission to use this photo. ...
Dr. Volker Thewalt has kindly given written permission to use this photo. ...
Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range. ...
Rakaposhi is a mountain in the Karakoram mountain range. ...
Ultar Sar (also Ultar, Ultar II, Bojohagur Duanasir II) is the southeasternmost major peak of the Batura Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. ...
Ultar Sar (also Ultar, Ultar II, Bojohagur Duanasir II) is the southeasternmost major peak of the Batura Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. ...
Hunza Peak lies in the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range along with the Ladyfinger Peak (Bublimating). ...
Bublimotin, Bubli Motin, Bublimating or Ladyfinger Peak, is a distinctive rock spire in the Batura Muztagh, the westernmost subrange of the Karakoram range. ...
In former times survival of the feudal regimes of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, just above Karimabad. ...
Altit Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. ...
In former times survival of the feudal regimes of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, just above Karimabad. ...
Karimabad is the capital of Hunza in Kashmir, Pakistan. ...
Altit Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. ...
The valley is popularly believed to be the inspiration for the mythical valley of Shangri-la in James Hilton's 1933 novel Lost Horizon. As one travels up on the Karakoram Highway, the beautiful sceneries keep on revealing themselves. On the way one can witness the 65 km long 'Batura' glacier, the second longest in Pakistan, surround by Shishper, Batura and Kumpirdior peaks. On reaching Sost one can continue the journey up to Khunzhrav or turn west to witness the mystic beauty of Chipursan (also Chapursan) valley. Chipursan valley has some of most exotic tourist spots in the area. In Yarzerech (also Yarzirich) you can have a look at the majestic Kundahill peak (6000 m), or trek along the Rishepzhurav to the Kundahill to experience the soothing sceneries. Beyond Yarzerech you can travel further to Lupghar, Raminj, Reshit, Yishkuk up to Bobo Ghundi (Oston), the shrine of Baba-e-Ghund, a saint from Afghanistan near the border between Pakistan and Wakhan region of Afghanistan. Shangri-La is a fictional place described in the novel, Lost Horizon, written by British writer James Hilton in 1933. ...
James Hilton (September 9, 1900 - December 20, 1954) was a popular English novelist of the first half of the 20th century. ...
For other uses, see Lost Horizon. ...
People of Hunza As much as the valley is famous for its beauty, the people of Hunza are noted for their friendliness and hospitality. The local language is Burushashki, and Wakhi and Shina are spoken as well, but most people understand Urdu and English. The literacy rate of the Hunza valley is believed to be above more than 90%, virtually every child of the new generation studies up to at least high school. Many pursue higher studies from prestigious colleges and Universities of Pakistan and abroad. The Wakhi Tajiki language is an Iranian language in the subbranch of Southeastern Iranian languages (see Pamir languages). ...
Tshina is a Dardic Language and is spoken by majority of people in Northern Areas of Pakistan. ...
Urdu ( , , trans. ...
The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...
Most of the people of Hunza are Ismaili Shia Muslims, followers of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. The Hunza region is home to people of three ethnicities: The Ismaili ( اسماعيلي, Persian Esmaaili) branch of Islam is the second-largest Shia community, after the Twelvers who are dominant in Iran. ...
- The Lower Hunza area - (from Mayun to Nasirabad) is mainly inhabited by the Shinaki people who are Shina speakers;
- The Central Hunza area - (from Murtazaabad to Ahmed Abad)) is mainly inhabited by Burushiski speakers.
- The Upper Hunza area, known as Gojal - (from Shiskat to Khunjerab) is mainly populated by Wakhi speakers;
The Burushaski language is understood throughout Hunza. It is a language isolate. In addition to Burushaski, there are also speakers of Wakhi, Shina, and Domaaki. Shinaki are the people belonging to the lower part of the hunza, mainly includes nasirabad (old name Hindi), Murtazabad etc. ...
Tshina is a Dardic Language and is spoken by majority of people in Northern Areas of Pakistan. ...
Burushaski is a language isolate spoken by some 87,000 (as of 2000) Burusho people in the Hunza, Nagar, Yasin, and parts of the Gilgit valleys in northern Pakistan and Kashmir. ...
Close to the Chinese border, moving north from Gilgit region, is the largest Tehsil of the Northern Areas of Pakistan, commonly known as GOJAL. It is also known as Upper Hunza. ...
The Wakhi Tajiki language is an Iranian language in the subbranch of Southeastern Iranian languages (see Pamir languages). ...
Burushaski is a language isolate spoken by some 87,000 (as of 2000) Burusho people in the Hunza, Nagar, Yasin, and parts of the Gilgit valleys in northern Pakistan and Kashmir. ...
A language isolate, in the absolute sense, is a natural language with no demonstrable genealogical (or genetic) relationship with other living languages; that is, one that has not been demonstrated to descend from an ancestor common to any other language. ...
The Wakhi Tajiki language is an Iranian language in the subbranch of Southeastern Iranian languages (see Pamir languages). ...
Tshina is a Dardic Language and is spoken by majority of people in Northern Areas of Pakistan. ...
Domaaki - also known as Dumaki or Doma - is a language spoken in parts of northern Pakistan. ...
The people of Hunza are collectively termed Hunzukuts, while Burusho refers only to the speakers of Burushaski. The majority of the people are Ismaili Shia Muslims who are followers of the Aga Khan. The present Aga Khan IV has provided a lot of funding for the area to help with agriculture and the local economy through the Aga Khan Development Network. The Burusho (or Burushas) are an ethnic group living in northeastern Pakistan, most of whom inhabit the Hunza Valley. ...
The IsmÄÊ¿Ä«lÄ« (Urdu: اسماعیلی IsmÄÊ¿Ä«lÄ«, Arabic: الإسماعيليون al-IsmÄÊ¿Ä«liyyÅ«n; Persian: اسماعیلیان EsmÄÊ¿Ä«liyÄn) branch of Islam is the second largest part of the ShÄ«a community, after the Twelvers (IthnÄÊ¿ashariyya). ...
Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ...
There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ...
This article is about the hereditary title. ...
KarÄ«m al-HussaynÄ«, Ä€gÄ KhÄn IV KBE CC GCC (Arabic: سمو الأمیر Ø´Ø§Û Ú©Ø±ÛŒÙ… الØسیني آغا خان الرابع) -- (born December 13, 1936) is the current (49th) ImÄm of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims. ...
See also This article is about the former State of Hunza, for the main article see Hunza Valley Hunza (Urdu: ÛنزÛ) is a former princely state in the northernmost part of the Northern Areas of Pakistan, which existed until 1974. ...
In former times survival of the feudal regimes of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, just above Karimabad. ...
Altit Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. ...
Shown in green is the Kashmiri region under Pakistani control. ...
Karakoram Highway route map The highest point on the highway: the Khunjerab Pass The Karakoram Highway (KKH) is the highest paved international road in the world. ...
Karakoram- In the mountainious region of Gilgit-Baltistan or the Northern Areas of Pakistan, the Karakoram is one of the great Himalayan mountain ranges, with many of the highest and most daunting peaks of the world. ...
Nagar Valley (Urdu. ...
References - ^ Tribes of the Hindoo Koosh by John Bidulph page 26
- ^ Tribes of the Hindoo Koosh by John Bidulph Sang e meel publication page 30
- Leitner, G. W. (1893): Dardistan in 1866, 1886 and 1893: Being An Account of the History, Religions, Customs, Legends, Fables and Songs of Gilgit, Chilas, Kandia (Gabrial) Yasin, Chitral, Hunza, Nagyr and other parts of the Hindukush, as also a supplement to the second edition of The Hunza and Nagyr Handbook. And An Epitome of Part III of the author’s “The Languages and Races of Dardistan.” First Reprint 1978. Manjusri Publishing House, New Delhi.
- Lorimer, Lt. Col. D.L.R. Folk Tales of Hunza. 1st edition 1935, Oslo. Three volumes. Vol. II, republished by the Institute of Folk Heritage, Islamabad. 1981.
- Sidkey, M. H. "Shamans and Mountain Spirits in Hunza." Asian Foklore Studies, Vol. 53, No. 1 (1994), pp. 67-96.
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