In this study, we have given an emphasis on the socio-political, cultural history from the human settlement in Kashmir valley to the advent of Islamic rule in the valley. It also focus on the famous ruling dynasties and their political and socio-cultural achievement. This title has been classified in the comprehensive chapters: Pre-historic Kashmir, The Karkota Empire, Lalitaditya (724-762), Social Economic and Cultural Development, Loharas Dynasty, Religious ...