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+ | |presidency= [[Bengal (Presidency)|Bengal]] | ||
+ | |image= Srinagar, Kashmere.jpg | ||
+ | |coordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=34.09,74.79&z=14&t=h&hl=en 34.09°N 74.79°E] | ||
+ | |altitude=1,585 m (5,200 ft) | ||
+ | |presentname= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinagar Srinagar] | ||
+ | |stateprovince= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jammu_and_Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir] | ||
+ | |country= [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India India] | ||
+ | |transport= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | Srinagar is the picturesque capital of the state of Jammu and [[Kashmir]], which was a [[Princely States|Princely State]]. It stretches along the banks of the River Jhelum. The city is known for its houseboats | + | '''Srinagar''' is the picturesque capital of the state of Jammu and [[Kashmir]], which was a [[Princely States|Princely State]]. It stretches along the banks of the River Jhelum. The city is known for its houseboats. |
==Spelling variants== | ==Spelling variants== | ||
− | Srinagar | + | Modern name: Srinagar<br> |
+ | Variants: Srinigar/Sirinugger/Sirinuggur/Serinuggur | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
− | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinagar Srinagar] Wikipedia | + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinagar Srinagar] Wikipedia (retrieved 16 June 2016) |
− | ===Historical books online=== | + | ====Historical books online==== |
*[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V23_105.gif "Srinagar City"] ''Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 23'', page 99. | *[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gazetteer/pager.html?objectid=DS405.1.I34_V23_105.gif "Srinagar City"] ''Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 23'', page 99. | ||
*[http://archive.org/stream/handbooktravelle00john#page/n429/mode/2up "Map of Srinagar and Environs"], between pages 252 and 253, with a description of the city commencing page 253. ''A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon'' published by John Murray, London Eighth Edition 1911 Archive.org. | *[http://archive.org/stream/handbooktravelle00john#page/n429/mode/2up "Map of Srinagar and Environs"], between pages 252 and 253, with a description of the city commencing page 253. ''A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon'' published by John Murray, London Eighth Edition 1911 Archive.org. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:34, 16 June 2016
Srinagar | |
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Presidency: Bengal | |
Coordinates: | 34.09°N 74.79°E |
Altitude: | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) |
Present Day Details | |
Place Name: | Srinagar |
State/Province: | Jammu and Kashmir |
Country: | India |
Transport links | |
Srinagar is the picturesque capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, which was a Princely State. It stretches along the banks of the River Jhelum. The city is known for its houseboats.
Spelling variants
Modern name: Srinagar
Variants: Srinigar/Sirinugger/Sirinuggur/Serinuggur
External links
- Srinagar Wikipedia (retrieved 16 June 2016)
Historical books online
- "Srinagar City" Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 23, page 99.
- "Map of Srinagar and Environs", between pages 252 and 253, with a description of the city commencing page 253. A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon published by John Murray, London Eighth Edition 1911 Archive.org.