Shimlar and Pashmir

The Princely States of Shimlar and Pashmir شملر اور پشمیر
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Motto: اوکران کا چوراہے، دنیا کی چھت Crossroad of Ochran, Roof of the World
Capital	Mirshehar
Largest	Singpush
Official languages	Pashmu, Pari
Ethnic groups	Pashmiri Pamirani Sohkhi Shimlanese Kybash Huazi
Government	Feudal Dynastic Semi-Constitutional Monarchy Tribal Dictatorship
• Mir	Salim Ghazan
• Shazad-Pasha	Hamid Saleh
Formation
• Indepence of Pashmiristan	1741
• Invasion and annexation of Shimlar	1823
Area
•	851,000 km2 (329,000 sq mi)
Population
• 2022 estimate	19,573,000
• Density	23/km2 (59.6/sq mi)
GDP (nominal)	2022 estimate
• Total	$207,473,800,000.00
• Per capita	$10,600.00
HDI	0.557 medium
Currency	Shimlar-Pashmir Rupee (SPR)
Date format	dd.mm.yyyy
Driving side	right
Calling code	+93
ISO 3166 code	SP
Internet TLD	.sp

The Princely States of Shimlar and Pashmir, commonly known as Shimlar and Pashmir, or Shimlar-Pashmir, is a landlocked sovereign nation located at the crossroads of Central Ochran consisting of the historic regions of Pashmiristan and Shimlar. Referred to as the Heart of Ochran, it is bordered by Ankat to the South, and Untsangasar to the North. Occupying approximately 851,000 km2 (328,573 sq mi) of land, the country is predominantly mountainous, with plains in the north separated from the rest of the nation by the Shangri-Shimla mountain range.

Shimlar and Pashmir's strategic location along the historic Jade Road has led it to being described, picturesquely, as the ‘roundabout of the ancient world'. Popularly referred to as the graveyard of empires, the land has historically been home to various peoples and has witnessed numerous military campaigns, including the Bayarids, Jade Road, and Uluujol empires before gaining autonomy during the fragmentation of the Uluujol Empire.

The breakup of Uluujol saw the emergence of two principalities, the southern princely state of Shimlar, and the northern tribes of Pashmiristan. The modern nation of Shimlar and Pashmir emerged when a alliance of Pashmiri tribes conquered the southern Shimlar principality, annexing the region, and installing the Simlar Mir, as ceremonial ruler of the newly unified nation.

Shimlar and Pashmir is prominently rich in natural resources, including lapis lazuli, aquamarine, Pashmiri wool, cotton, and opium. It is an ethnically and linguistically diverse country, with similarly diverse geography and wildlife. The country continues to face challenges, including poverty, illiteracy, corruption and terrorism.

Geography

A typical scene of Shimlar's valley's.

Governance & Politics

Shimlar and Pashmir is a self-described Feudal Semi-Constitutional Monarchy, however outsiders have described the country as a Dynastic Tribal Dictatorship. Officially, the sovereign prince titled ‘Mir’ is the head of state and presides over a tribal council of ‘Pashas’ led by the ‘Shazad-Pasha’. In reality, the Mir is only a de jure ruler, functioning as a figurehead held up as the ultimate source of political sanction for the tribal government’s authority. While the Mir holds virtually no political power, their prestige amongst the nations commoners is invincible.

De facto power is held by a tribal council of ‘Pashas’ led by the ‘Shazad-Pasha’ who acts as both supreme legislative and executive authority. Officially, the ‘Shazad-Pasha’ is a respected and powerful tribal leader appointed by the Mir with the task of national administration. In reality, the Shazad-Pasha is a military dictator with only a nominal appointment from the Mir who holds the ultimate political power in the nation’s Council of Pasha's. The Council of Pasha's has the authority to approve or veto any legislative bills from Parliament, as well as issue decrees.

The unicameral legislative parliament is made up of representatives from the nations provinces however in reality holds little real power. Shimlar and Pashmir's topography of mountains, valleys, and remote passes means central government is unable to assert control on most of the nation’s remote communities, and tribes and villages largely are autonomous. Communities are granted a large degree of autonomy. Education, legal and religious affairs are administered by local leaders, enabling the central government to rule over diverse peoples with minimum of resistance. People a bound by their tribal or village affiliations. All that is required is loyalty to the Executive Council and Mir. When a member of one community commits a crime against a member of another, the law of the injured party applies, however the ruling Pashmir majority being paramount, any dispute involving a Pashmiri falls under traditional Pashmiri law.

Devolved Governments

Shimlar, Pashmiristan, and the Huazia Valley, are largely autonomous and each have their own executive councils, and unique governance systems.

Military

The Shimlar-Pashmir Security Force (SPSF) consists primarily of the National Army, Frontier Guard, and a small National Air Force. Primarily a small force, the SPSF focuses on policing, border protection, search and rescue, and relies heavily on the nation’s strong diplomatic links, remoteness, and local communities to avoid conflict. The Security Force has faced criticism for its lack of training, discipline, adequate reinforcements, and outdated technology. In contrast the nations various tribal militias are known to be heavily armed, and the nation faces challenges in corruption and potential terrorism. The commander-in-chief is the Shazad-Pasha.

The Mir Bodyguard are a small and elite force independent of the Security Forces under the personal command of the Mir, charged with the security of the Prince of Shimlar and Pashmir, and other members of the Princely Family.