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Gold Prospecting in the Riyasat e Jammu and Kashmir 1890

A Man Sand Washing for Gold somewhere in Baltistan

The Gazetteer of Kashmir and Ladakh of 1890 is a treasure trove of information regarding various aspects in the state. This is the small little Chapter in the Gazetteer which talks of Gold prospecting in the Riyasat. And of course it talks of some Gold mining in Baltistan.

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tags: gold washing, gold prospecting, baltistan, kashmir gazzetteer, indus, shingo drass, von hugel
categories: Himalayan History, Himalayan Geography
Saturday 05.16.20
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

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