From Ghostly Waters to Democratic Rule in Gilgit
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Once upon a time the central part of Gilgit was fully covered with water whereby with ghosts resided on the mountains of Napour. Over time, the sea transformed into the Indus River, and as the water level receded, life began to thrive in the region. Outsiders started to settle in the areas of Kashrote and Sonikot. The first inhabitant of Sonikot was a woman named Soni, after whom the area was named. To sustain life, the settlers needed a reliable water source, but drawing water directly from the river was not feasible. Dadi Jawaeri, a wise and authoritative figure, ordered the construction of two water channels from the glaciers of the Carga region to the central areas. She assigned this task to the labourers of Tanger, and these channels are still functioning today. Gilgit was initially ruled by local chieftains known as rajas or raa. However, when the British arrived in Hindustan, they defeated the rajas and established their rule. After the British left, the region briefly came under Hindu rule. Following the creation of Pakistan, Gilgit became part of the new nation, and democracy was established.
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