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In Search of a Future: The Story of Kashmir
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Author David Devadas
Country India
Language English
Published2007
Publisher Viking Penguin
ISBN 9780670081509

In Search of a Future: The Story of Kashmir is a book written by Indian journalist and author David Devadas, first published in 2007 by Viking Penguin. [1] The book discusses the history of Kashmir, starting with the revolt of the Muslim majority populace against their ruler, and traces the roots of the insurgency in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Devadas spent about 9 years researching the book. [2] [3]

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References

    1. Devadas, David (31 December 2007). In Search of a Future: The Story of Kashmir. New Delhi: Viking. ISBN   9780670081509.
    2. "The 'K' factor". The Hindu. 8 December 2007. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 8 July 2018.
    3. "In Search of a Future". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 8 July 2018.