Astore Valley
Valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir
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The Astore Valley (Urdu: وادی استور; el. 2,600 m (8,500 ft)) is a valley located in the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan region in Pakistan.[1]
| Astore Valley | |
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 Photograph of an unnamed, 5400-metre peak raising jagged, snow-clad ramparts above the Astore Valley | |
  Astore Valley Location within Astore District  Astore Valley Location in Pakistan | |
| Floor elevation | 2,600 m (8,500 ft) |
| Length | 120 km (75 mi) |
| Naming | |
| Native name | وادی استور (Urdu) |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 35°02′20.3″N 75°06′36.9″E |
History
Astore was conquered by Ali Sher Khan Anchan, (ruled 1595–1633), the Maqpon ruler of Skardu. He gave it to Shah Sultan, his grandson. Shah Sultan became progenitor of the line of Astore rulers,[2] who maintained their internal independence until 1842, when it annexed by Sikh Empire.[3][4] In 1846, Astore became a part of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. After Gilgit Rebellion it became a part of Pakistan. It was granted district status in 2004.
