Leaving the buildings behind : conflict, sovereignty and the values of heritage in Kashmir

![CDATA[Given recent events in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Balkans, the role cultural heritage plays in post-war reconstruction continues to be seen as an important and complex issue that warrants critical attention. There is a growing recognition that heritage policies need to address a multitude of agendas, and extend their goals beyond the restitution of objects or the reconstruction of buildings and other structures. However, if cultural heritage is to be integrated within wider goals of post-conflict economic reconstruction and societal recovery, stronger ties need to be made with today’s humanitarian or developmental aid frameworks. This chapter explores the possibility of such links within the context of Srinagar, the capital city of Indian-administered Kashmir. In particular it focuses on the issue of housing as a focal point for understanding the interweaving cultural and economic rights of Srinagar’s citizens.]]