Detail Factual Overview

History Highlights

• Ancient Times: Part of the Silk Route
• Kingdom of Ladakh: Existed till 19th century under Namgyal dynasty
• 1846: Annexed by Dogra rulers under the Treaty of Amritsar
• 1947: Became part of India after Partition
• 1999: Kargil War between India and Pakistan
• 2019: Became a Union Territory separate from Jammu & Kashmir