Kharmang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Kharmang
The word Kahrmang is Balti;kharmeans "fort" andmangmeans "abundant". The region was predominantly Buddhist, strongly influenced byTibet, for centuries.Islamcame into Baltistan via Sufi missionaries, starting in the 16th century, and today the region is mainly Shia Isn e Ashri Muslims. For centuries, Baltistan consisted of small independent valley states that were connected to each other and toLadakhthrough blood relationships of the rulers (rajas), trade, common beliefs and strong cultural and language bonds. These states were subjugated by force by the Dogra rulers ofKashmirin the nineteenth century.
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