TITLE:
Impact of the International Crises on the External Trade of Kashmir (1870-1947 A.D)
AUTHORS:
Brijish Jahan, Parvez Ahmad
KEYWORDS:
Artistic Excellence, Trade, Demand, Imports, Exports, Market, War, Decline
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.8 No.10,
October
26,
2020
ABSTRACT: War destroyed the communities and families in Europe and disrupted the
developments of the social and economic fabric. But there were countries/regions
which were not directly involved in these wars, had to face the same impact. For
example, Kashmir situated on the fringes of the Indian sub-continent was equally
affected by these International Crises. With the completion of Jehlum Valley
Cart Road in 1890, trade increased manifold with Europe. But unfortunately, the
involvement of European countries in war from 1870-1945 A.D, reduced the demand
of highly praised luxurious items of Kashmir viz. Shawl, carpets, papier-mache,
woodcarving, embroidery, woolens, silver item etc. Engagement of these governments
in the gigantic war efforts: in which the whole economic activity was directed
towards war industries, Kashmir while heavily relying on the foreign countries
for its trade had to suffer.