Question

The Gujjar Bakarwals entered the valley of Kashmir through the _________.

• A. Debsa passes
• B. Jeleb La passes
• C. Namika La passes.
• D. Pir Panjal passes

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Pir Panjal passes

• Bakarwal (or Bakharwal) is a nomadic tribe based in the Pir Panjal and Himalayan mountains.
  
• The qafilas of the Gujjar-Bakarwals who follow the Pir Panjal Route start off in the winter season.
  
• Bakarwals of Jammu- Many of them migrated to this region in the nineteenth century in search of pastures for their animals.
  
• Gujjar Cattle Herders of Garhwal - They crossed the Pir Panjal passes and entered the valley of Kashmir.