History
The Sind Valley had a strategic importance on the ancient Silk Road. It worked as a bridge between India, China and Central Asia along with Srinagar-Skardu Route. First Hinduism and then Islam spread in Kashmir through this route. This route was also taken by a Persian saint Shah Hamdan to enter the Kashmir Valley in 1372 along with his 700 followers (Syeds) who introduced different types of artistic works in the valley. The Sind Valley still connects Ladakh with the rest of India through a National Highway NH 1D, though it remains closed during winter due to heavy snowfall at Zojila.
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