3. Before the independence of Pakistan and
the partition of India in 1947.
Maharaja Hari Singh extended his rule
to Gilgit and Baltistan.
The Gilgit agency was leased by the
Maharaja to British Government.
Baltistan was a western district of Ladakh
province
annexed by Pakistan in 1948.
4. Ranges of Mountain
Historical place
Lakes & Glacier
Lash Green Areas
Culture
11. Culture shows moral and ethical values of a region.
Culture represents our history and the way our
ancestors lived and we have to transfer our rich
culture to our new youth.
Gilgit-Baltistan has its own rich and unique culture
and traditions which varies from valley to valley.
People represent culture through different forums,
festivals, dresses and foods.
Because of modern technology we are introducing
new foods at homes and demolishing our cultural
foods.
16. Jashn-e-Navroz:
Men and boys were seen trying their luck in
breaking painted eggs.
Many girls were busy enjoying on swings
attached to branches of trees in different
parts of the region.
Jashn-e-Baharan
etc