The largest city and summer capital of the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, lying in the Kashmir Valley along the Jhelum River and the shores of Dal Lake and Anchar Lake between the Hari Parbat and Shankaracharya hills. It is known for its gardens, waterfronts and houseboats and for traditional Kashmiri crafts such as the Kashmir shawl, papier-mache, wood carving and carpet weaving, and its metropolitan area is the second-largest in the Himalayas.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Connections
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Srinagar is the largest city in Kashmir.
Source Kashmir (Wikipedia)
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1. Srinagar (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationDemographics section
As of 2011 census Srinagar urban agglomeration had a population of 1,264,202.
Infobox, Area (city administered by India)
294 km2 (114 sq mi)
Infobox, Elevation
1,585 m (5,200 ft)
Article text
A 'new capital' called Parvarapura was built by king Pravarasena of the Gonanda dynasty, in 6th century CE.
Infobox, Coordinates
34.09000 N 74.79000 E
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View the SourceKashmir (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Kashmir, Lead sectionQuote, Associated With: Kashmir, Lead section
Srinagar, the largest city in Kashmir.
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