Sri Pratap Singh Museum

Srinagar


It's worth visiting this richly endowed historical museum for its fine 7th-century Buddhist statues, Mughal paper mache work, 4th-century tiles from the Buddhist site of Harwan, plus the normal weaponry and traditional Kashmiri costumes. The upper-floor halls of the new building were still being assembled during our visit.


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