Shivaji

Massacring Pandits. Part 2, Medieval and Modern Kashmir Martand Sun Temple, Biggest Temple Complex at that time on the earth, destroyed by Sikandar Butshikan. By : Shivansh Ganjoo Part 1 ended with the beginning of Shah Mir's rule. Shah Mir could be named as the chief architect of Islam in Kashmir. He allowed several Sufis, Mullahs and Islamic Preachers to penetrate into the valley. He made Islam the court religion of Kashmir, removed Sanskrit and implemented Persian. Kashmiri hindu officials were removed from their posts with immediate effect. He implemented certain rules for Pandits such as no new Temple shall be constructed and no restoration of destructed temples would take place, Muslims shall be honoured by Pandits and many such. Pandits were now being converted to Islam violently at a war footing. Further rulers implemented tyrannic laws in Kashmir. Frustated Pandits revolted for the first time. On one fine night(date unknown) Pandits marched and set fir