This book is essentially an observation of Ladakh (a region of the state of Jammu & Kashmir) from ancient times. The author also touches upon Chinese strategy in this region with its implications on India.
This book is essentially an observation of Ladakh in the early nineteen fifties, after tracing its social evolution from ancient times. The author gives first hand account of his interactions with the local lamas, the elders and the educated amongst the people to trace their roots and habits and culture. Thereafter, the author has given an account of the 1962 war in Ladakh to highlight the continuity in strategic and military importance of thi...
