A glimpse into Gilgit Baltistan complex history تاریخ گلگت بلتستان | English subtitles| CSS PMS
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Gilgit-Baltistan, in northern Pakistan, has a rich history influenced by various cultures and empires:
Ancient Times: Inhabited by Dardic tribes, with early human settlements evident.
Buddhist Era: Important Buddhist center from the 3rd century CE, with many relics and stupas.
Medieval Period: Experienced Hun invasions, Tibetan influence (7th-9th centuries), and later Islamic conquests (11th century onwards).
Local Dynasties and Colonial Era: Ruled by local dynasties like the Trakhan, briefly influenced by the Mughals in the 16th century, and controlled by the Dogra Dynasty of Kashmir in the 19th century under British colonial rule.
Post-Partition: After 1947, locals ousted the Dogra regime, and the region acceded to Pakistan. It was later reconstituted as Gilgit-Baltistan in 2009, receiving limited autonomy.
Gilgit-Baltistan is noted for its cultural diversity and strategic location, making it a significant area historically and geopolitically.
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