Kashmir

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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

  • Kashmir, Cashmere
  • Srinagar, Sirinuggur, Serinuggur

External links

  • Heritage tag for 110-yr-old power project by Majid Jahangir. The second oldest power project, the Mohura [Mohra] Power House located in the Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, was commissioned in 1902. The Tribune Saturday, September 1, 2012, Chandigarh. The Mohura Power House was situated midway between Uri and Baramulla.
  • Kashmir Photograph Collection flickr.com Contains 190 photographs taken 1911-c 1946.

Historical books online

Gazetteer Of Kashmir And Ladak 1890 . Full title: Gazetteer of Kashmír and Ladak : together with routes in the territories of the Maharaja of Jamu and Kashmir compiled (for political and military reference) under the direction of the Quarter Master General in India in the Intelligence Branch 1890. Pdf download, Digital Library of India.