Europeans travellers’ account on ladakh: A brief analysis of the socio economic aspects in the 19th century

This study focuses on the socio-economic changes witnessed as a result of the Dogra and British administration in Ladakh during the 19th century specially the second half of this century. The ancient trade routes highlight the historical, economic, religious and cultural significance of the region. Ladakh had both internal and external divisions of trade which was carried on large scale along the several trade routes in the Northern Himalayan region.