• Dr Govind Deshmukh

During the Mughal rule, Kashmir occupied a significant and strategic role within the vast Mughal Empire. Located in the vicinity of the Kabul region, which functioned as a crucial access point to Central Asia, the region of Kashmir experienced the reign of influential dynasty rulers such as Akbar, Jahangir, Shah-i-Jahan, and Aurangzeb. The conquest undertaken by the group above not only successfully resolved deep-rooted internal disputes but also facilitated the establishment of a more centralized system of governance. The toll duties were eliminated, and a deliberate endeavour was undertaken to strengthen and expand the region's road infrastructure, substantially boosting commercial activities and trade. Furthermore, the successful execution of progressive agricultural reforms was crucial in revitalizing the province's deteriorating economy. The emperors' decision to reallocate resources from extravagant construction projects to more useful activities played a crucial role in preserving their vast wealth, ultimately facilitating the development of Kashmir into a renowned destination known as a "Heaven on Earth". The objective of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the diverse impact of the Mughal era on the region of Kashmir, encompassing several aspects such as the economy, culture, and infrastructure.

Mughal Empire, economy, cultural aspects, historical aspets, Kashmir governance etc.

"Kashmir under the Mughals: Strategic Significance, Governance Reforms, and Revival", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.1, Issue 1, page no.223-231, January-2014, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701A27.pdf

"Kashmir under the Mughals: Strategic Significance, Governance Reforms, and Revival", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.1, Issue 1, page no. pp223-231, January-2014, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701A27.pdf