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The present location of Srinagar carries an interesting anecdote. It is said that when Praverasena more
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Shehr -i- Kashmir, Historic City of Srinagar, Archeology,Culture and Architecture Throughout time, more
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Shehr -i- Kashmir, Historic City of Srinagar, Archeology,Culture and Architecture

Throughout time, cities have played a vital role in the development of civilizations. Almost everywhere, the heritage of the past -palaces, places of worship, as well as simple dwellings- testifies to urban planning that respected environment, traditional life styles, to innovative architecture and to abundant artistic wealth. Today, the role of the cities is just as vital. But the relationship between cities and its inhabitants, unchanged for centuries, has undergone a radical transformation.

 
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The present location of Srinagar carries an interesting anecdote. It is said that when Praverasena 11, in early part of 6th century, returned from a victorious expedition, he decided to establish a new capital which would bear his name. He was then residing at Panderethan, the old capital built in 3rd century BC. The king went out at night in order to ascertain the proper site and the auspicious time for founding the new city.
 
 

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Proposed Buddhist Circuits at Parihaspur and Harwan According to ancient Buddhist sources, Buddhism was introduced in Kashmir during the reign of Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd Century B.C, after the co...
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