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This book, Kashmir Behind The Vale, is a beautiful narrative novel written by M. J. Akbar about the lifelong conflicts and hardships of the heaven on earth, Kashmir. Summary Of The Book The beauty and the grandeur of Kashmir can never be equated to anything but to the beauty of heaven. Situated in the northernmost tip of India, Kashmir is indeed Heaven on earth. The impact of cultures and architectures by the Great Mughal Empire is still notable in every nook and corner of the city. The scenic beauty of Kashmir has always made this place a hub for the tourists from all over the world. But are the roots and pillars of Kashmiriyat still safe and intact with its greatness? Kashmir used to be a guardian of ideologies, a city with the impelling power of cultural ethnicity, according to the Lion of Kashmir, Sheikh Abdullah. With the issues of insurgency and terrorism prevailing in the serene environments of Kashmir, the state has seen both triumph and loss in its fight to survive in the adversities. What led to the catastrophic adversities of this harmony that prevailed in the lush valleys of Kashmir? How did the spirit of brotherhood get transformed into revolts and rebellious battles of blood? This book by M. J. Akbar called Kashmir Behind The Vale, elucidates Kashmir’s struggle to survive after the independence of India and its endurance to become an eternal part of the modern India while liberating itself from the feudalistic suppressions. The book also describes about the robust history of Kashmir and the trails of its valiancy throughout times uncountable. About M. J. Akbar M. J. Akbar is a renowned writer, veteran journalist, and the emeritus Editorial Director of India Today group from India. Apart from this book, he has also authored many other books like The Shade of Swords, Byline, Riot After Riot, Blood Brothers, Tinderbox: The past and future of Pakistan, Nehru: The Making of India, and India: The Siege Within. Akbar received his secondary education from the Calcutta Boys' School. He acquired his BA degree from the Presidency College, Calcutta, in the year 1970. In the year 1971, he began with his career working as a novice journalist for one of the leading newspaper, The Times of India. After that he also worked as a feature writer and sub-editor, for the The Illustrated Weekly of India. He was also the editor of a leading political weekly called SUNDAY, a part of the Ananda Bazar Patrika group, Calcutta. Akbar was the one to edit and design the prominent daily The Telegraph. Presently, he works as the Editorial Director of Headlines Today, an English news channel that is a part of Living Media group.