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Point NJ9842
NJ9842, also called NJ 980420 (in full: NJ 38 98000, 13 42000, yard based Indian Grid Coordinates), is the northernmost demarcated point of the India-Pakistan cease fire line in Kashmir known as the Line of Control (LoC). The India–Pakistan AGPL (Actual Ground Position Line), begins from the NJ9842 on LoC and ends near the Indira Ridge at the trijunction of areas controlled by China, India, and Pakistan. Delineation As part of the Simla Agreement signed on 2 July 1972, prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto agreed that "the line of control resulting from the ceasefire of 17 December 1971, shall be respected by both sides without prejudice to the recognised position of either side". In November–December 1972, the military delegations of the two sides met in Suchetgarh to delineate the Line of Control. After delineation, signed maps were exchanged by the two sides and submitted to the respective governments for ratification. Scholar Brian Cloughley remarked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grid Reference System
A projected coordinate systemalso called a projected coordinate reference system, planar coordinate system, or grid reference systemis a type of spatial reference system that represents locations on Earth using Cartesian coordinates (''x'', ''y'') on a planar surface created by a particular map projection. Each projected coordinate system, such as "Universal Transverse Mercator WGS 84 Zone 26N," is defined by a choice of map projection (with specific parameters), a choice of geodetic datum to bind the coordinate system to real locations on the earth, an origin point, and a choice of unit of measure. Hundreds of projected coordinate systems have been specified for various purposes in various regions. When the first standardized coordinate systems were created during the 20th century, such as the Universal Transverse Mercator, State Plane Coordinate System, and British National Grid, they were commonly called ''grid systems''; the term is still common in some domains such as th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shyok River
The Shyok River (sometimes spelled Shayok) is a major tributary of the Indus River that flows through northern Ladakh in India and into Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan. Originating from the Central Rimo Glacier in the eastern Karakoram, it runs for about before joining the Indus near Skardu. Its major tributaries include the Chip Chap River, Chip Chap, Galwan River, Galwan, Chang Chenmo River, Chang Chenmo, Nubra River, Nubra, and Hushe River, Hushe Rivers. Etymology The name ''Shyok'' is most likely derived from the Tibetan ''Sha-gyog'' (ཤ་གཡོག་), a compound of ''shag'' (ཤག་), meaning "gravel", and ''gyog'' (གཡོག་), meaning "to spread". This interpretation—translating to "gravel spreader"—is supported by linguistic sources and reflects the river's geomorphological behavior, particularly the extensive deposits of gravel it leaves during flooding. The form ''Shayog'', a variant closely aligned with this Tibetan origin, may underlie the spelling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saltoro Kangri
Saltoro Kangri, previously known as Peak 36, stands as the highest peak within the Saltoro Mountains subrange, which is part of the larger Karakoram range. This subrange is also referred to as the Saltoro Range and is situated within the Karakoram region. The term "Saltoro Kangri" typically encompasses both of its twin peaks, Saltoro Kangri I (located to the south) and Saltoro Kangri II, which are connected by a saddle. When comparing heights, the generic term "Saltoro Kangri" is used for the taller of the two peaks, Saltoro Kangri I. This peak ranks as the 31st highest mountain globally and is located in the remote reaches of the Karakoram. It lies on the Actual Ground Position Line, dividing Indian-controlled territory in the Siachen region from Pakistani-controlled territory to the west of the Saltoro Range. Climbing history The mountain underwent reconnaissance by Fanny Bullock Workman and her husband in the year 1911-12. The initial endeavor to conquer the peak, which wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Rajiv
Operation Rajiv was the codename for an Indian Army operation that aimed to capture a high point along the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) on the Siachen Glacier in June 1987. Prior to this operation, the area had been under the control of Pakistani forces, who had established a post on the peak, designated ''Quaid Post'' (named after the founding father of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah). Following India's successful capture of the peak, the post was renamed to ''Bana Top'' (also called ''Bana Post'') after Naib Subedar (later Honorary Captain) Bana Singh, who led the operation. Since Operation Rajiv in 1987, India continues to hold this post, which lies just to the south of the strategic Bilafond La mountain pass, also controlled by India. Alongside the higher-altitude installations, India has also established posts on the slopes at lower heights (named Amar and Sonam) in this sector. The operation was sanctioned due to the danger posed by the Pakistanis, who were until th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bilafond La
Bilafond La (meaning "Pass of the Butterflies" in Balti language), also known as the Saltoro Pass, is a mountain pass situated on Saltoro Ridge, sitting immediately west of the vast Siachen Glacier, some directly north of map point NJ 980420 which defined the end of the 1972 Line of Control between Pakistan and India as part of the Simla Agreement. Bilafond La is on the ancient Silk Route linking the Indian Subcontinent and China. The Saltoro Mountains Range, of which western slopes are held by Pakistan and separated by the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) the higher peaks and passes are held by India all of which remain snowbound throughout the year, provides access to Siachen Glacier to its east through five passes, i.e., listed from south to north are Chulung La (5,800m), Yarma La (6,100m), Gyong La (5,640m), Bilafond La (6,160m) - also called Saltoro La, and Sia La (7,300m).Ghazanfar Ali and Hassan Akhtar Ghani, Siachen-The world's highest battlefield; Military ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chumik Kangri
Chumik Kangri (also known as Chumik Point 22158) is a mountain peak located at above sea level in the west of the Chumik Glacier. Location Chumik Kangri is a key peak overlooking the Chumik Glacier and Gyong La Pass, part of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan territory. Since 1989, the offshoots of this peak are occupied by Indian Army The Indian Army (IA) (ISO 15919, ISO: ) is the Land warfare, land-based branch and largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Commander-in-Chief, Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and its professional head .... Climbing history No ascents of Chumik Kangri are documented. References Mountains of the Karakoram {{Asia-mountain-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyong Kangri
Gyong Kangri is a mountain peak located at above sea level, near the north end of the Saltoro Mountains, a subrange of the Karakoram range. Location Peak's west flank is drained by the Gyong Glacier, while the east flank lies in the Nubra river basin. On the opposite side of Gyong Glacier, in a west-southwest direction, rises the Gharkun , at a distance of 11 km. Gyong La Pass crossing is 4.3 km north of Gyong Kangri. Chumik Kangri ), which is also on the main ridge, is 11 km north-west of the peak. In the southern direction, the 14 km south-southeast, La Yongma Ri forms the next higher elevation at the . The peak act as a marker for the Actual Ground Position Line in the Siachen Area of Kashmir Kashmir ( or ) is the Northwestern Indian subcontinent, northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term ''Kashmir'' denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir P .... The prominence is . Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyong La
Gyong La is a mountain pass situated on Saltoro Ridge southwest of the vast Siachen Glacier, some directly north of map point NJ9842 which defined the end of the 1972 Line of Control between India and Pakistan. With Pakistan controlling areas just to the west along Chumik Glacier, the immediate Gyong La area has been under India's control since 1989. The Saltoro Mountains Range, of which western slopes are held by Pakistan and separated by the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) the higher peaks and passes are held by India all of which remain snowbound throughout the year, provides access to Siachen Glacier to its east through five passes, i.e., listed from south to north are Chulung La (5,800m), Yarma La (6,100m), Gyong La (5,640m), Bilafond La (6,160m) - also called Saltoro La, and Sia La (7,300m).Ghazanfar Ali and Hassan Akhtar Ghani, Siachen-The world's highest battlefield; Military Technology; Bonn Vol. 22, Iss. 3, (Mar 1998): S15-S17. Dozens of Indian military tent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Yongma Ri
La Yongma Ri s a mountain peak located at above sea level in the southern main ridge of the Saltoro Mountains, a sub-range of the Karakoram. The nearby mountain pass is called the Yarma La (6,100m). The Saltoro Mountains Range, of which western slopes are held by Pakistan and separated by the Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL) the higher peaks and passes are held by India all of which remain snowbound throughout the year, provides access to Siachen Glacier to its east through five passes, i.e., listed from south to north are Chulung La (5,800m), Yarma La (6,100m), Gyong La (5,640m), Bilafond La (6,160m) - also called Saltoro La, and Sia La (7,300m).Ghazanfar Ali and Hassan Akhtar Ghani, Siachen-The world's highest battlefield; Military Technology; Bonn Vol. 22, Iss. 3, (Mar 1998): S15-S17. Location The peak is located in the disputed border region between Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan territory and the Indian administered Ladakh region to the southwest of the Siachen Glacier. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chorbat Valley
Chorbat Valley (, ) is a section of the Shyok river valley divided between Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan and Indian-administered Ladakh. The Pakistan-administered portion is in the Khaplu tehsil of Ghanche District in Gilgit–Baltistan, and the Indian-administered portion is in the Nubra tehsil, Leh district of Ladakh. Chorbat stretches from the edge of Khaplu to the Chalunka village of Nubra. The Khan of Chorbat moved his capital from Siksa (originally called "Chorbat") to Turtuk in the 18th century. These two villages (now in Pakistan and India respectively) are the largest villages of the Chorbat region. Geography Chorbat is an indistinct region: "The precise dividing point from where the Chorbat area can be demarcated is at present not possible. The Chorbat area, during the last three centuries, continuously changed hands between the rulers of Khapalu and Ladakh." at the border between Baltistan and Ladakh near the course of the Shyok River. It is marked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhothang
Thang (also called Dhothang, Thanga Chathang) is a small village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is in the historical Chorbat region of Baltistan, divided between India and Pakistan by the 1972 Line of Control. Thang is part of the Nubra Valley, Nubra tehsil and the Turtuk community development block. The village was seized from Pakistan along with three other villages in the area as a result of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It is 2.5 kilometers from the Line of Control. The area's population is largely Balti people, Balti. History See Turtuk#History, history of Turtuk and nearby areas. Demographics According to the 2011 census of India, Thang had 16 households in that year. The effective literacy rate (i.e. the literacy rate of population excluding children aged 6 and below) was 63.41%. See also * Chewang Rinchen * Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 References External links * Jitaditya NarzaryThang, That Village Beyond the LOC Travelling Slacker (blog), 31 July ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyakshi
Takshi, also known as Tyakshi or Tyaqsi, is a remote village in Nubra valley, located on the banks of the Shayok River in the Leh district of UT Ladakh, India. It lies in the historical Chorbat Valley of the Baltistan region, which was divided between India and Pakistan by the modified ceasefire line (designated as the Line of Control) that was established in the 1972 Shimla Agreement. Tyakshi, along with Chalunka, Turtuk and Thang, became part of the Pakistani-administered Northern Areas following the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948. All four villages were captured by Indian forces during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, after which they were incorporated into the erstwhile Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir. Following the revocation of Article 370 by the Government of India in August 2019, Tyakshi formally fell under the jurisdiction of the Indian-administered union territory Among the states and union territories of India, a Union Territory (UT) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
