History of the Qaraunah Turks in India c9.48

c9.48

"Some other mountains are called Harmakūt, in which the Ganges has its source. These are impassable, and beyond them lies Mahāchīn. To these mountains most of the rivers which lave the cities of India have their origin. Besides these mountains there are others called Qalarchal. They resemble crystal balls, and are always covered with snow, like those of Damavend.