City of Kashmir : Srinagar - A Popular History | Hardcover

City of Kashmir: Srinagar – A Popular History by Sameer Hamdani | John Murray India’s Cities in Time Series

Explore the soul of Srinagar—the heart of Kashmir—through this richly layered and deeply personal chronicle by Sameer Hamdani, architect, historian, and heritage expert.

City of Kashmir traces over two millennia of Srinagar’s evolution, from its pre-Islamic origins to its flourishing medieval and early modern eras. Drawing from ancient texts, oral traditions, art, and architecture, Hamdani reveals how faith, politics, and craftsmanship shaped one of India’s most storied cities.

Combining rigorous scholarship with lived experience, this book captures Srinagar as a living archive of beauty, resilience, and creativity—a city where every stone, poem, and bridge holds a fragment of history.

Perfect for readers of Indian history, cultural studies, and urban heritage, City of Kashmir is an essential journey into the marrow of India’s urban memory.

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