History of Srinagar can be traced back to the ancient ages, around the 3rd century BC. The term Srinagar is a derivation of two Sanskrit words, 'Sri' which implies Lakshmi and 'Nagar' meaning city. Some historians are of the view that the city of Srinagar had been created by Ashoka, who was a Pandava ruler.Ancient History of Srinagar
Srinagar was known by numerous names in the ancient ages. Certain historical records claim that King Pravarasena II had created Srinagar more than 2,000 years ago and referred to the city as Parvasenpur. During that time, Srinagar was a portion of the Maurya Empire and the religion of Buddhism was ushered here by King Ashoka.
Medieval History of SrinagarSrinagar continued to be administered by the Buddhist and Hindu rulers till the 14th century, when the city of Srinagar and the Kashmir valley was acquired by Muslim rulers. When the Mughals arrived in India, they gained control of Srinagar.
Modern History of Srinagar
On 17th August, 1947, villagers residing near the Poonch valley rebelled against the continuous rule of the Maharaja, when India had attained independence from the British Raj. Pashtun tribes like 'Afridi' and 'Mehsud' entered Srinagar from the Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to conquer it on 22nd October.Read more : History of Srinagar
