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Kashyap Bandhu

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Kashyap Bandhu

Kashyap Bandhu (March 1899 – 18 December 1985, born Tara Chand) was a political leader and social reformer in Kashmir.[1]

Early political life

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After some time he left the job and went to Lahore. He came under the influence of Arya Samaj and joined Vrjanand Ashram in Lahore.[2]

Social reforms

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In 1931, Bandhu returned to Kashmir. After return to Kashmir he along with Prem Nath Bazaz, Shiv Narain Fotedar, and Jia Lal Kilam organised a "Yuvak Sabha".[3]

References

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  1. ^ Zutshi, Chitralekha (2004). Languages of belonging: Islam, regional identity, and the making of Kashmir. C. Hurst & Co. pp. 267, 297. ISBN 978-1-85065-694-4. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
  2. ^ M.K. Kaw; et al. (2011). Kashmiri Pandits: Looking to the Future. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation. p. 230. ISBN 978-8176482363.
  3. ^ Kaur, Ravinderjit (1998). Political Awakening in Kashmir. South Asia Books. p. 161. ISBN 8170247098.