History of Mediaeval Hindu India (being a History of India from 600 to 1200 A.D.) v1.c14.s3.3
History of Mediaeval Hindu India (being a History of India from 600 to 1200 A.D.) v1.c14.s3.3
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3. Śrinagar the capital is an ancient town. An older city exists said to be founded by Aśoka. The modern city was founded by Pravarasena about 553 A. D. at the latest (some years before Hiuen Tsang's visit in 630) and was also called Pravarapura. It is situated upon the Vitastā higher up than Parihāsapura and is laid on both banks of the river, there being many bridges of boats for communication.