Srinagar
| 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 |
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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
Srinagar, Shrinagar, Srinigar
External links
- Srinagar Wikipedia
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.
