The Ancient Geography of India. I. The Buddhist Period, including the Campaigns of Alexander, and the Travels of Hwen-Thsang c5.s2.t1.14
The Ancient Geography of India. I. The Buddhist Period, including the Campaigns of Alexander, and the Travels of Hwen-Thsang c5.s2.t1.14
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The principal ancient cities of Kashmir are the old capital of Srinagari, the new capital called Pravarasenapura; Khágendra-pura and Khunamusha, built before the time of Asoka; Vijipára and Pántasok, which are referred to Asoka himself; Surapura, a restoration of the ancient Kámbuva; Kanishkapura, Hushkapura, and Jushkapura, named after the three Indo-Scythian Princes by whom they were founded; Parihásapura, built by Lalitâditya; Padmapura, named after Padma, the minister of Raja Vrihaspati; and Avantipura, named after Raja Avanti Varmma.