Sher Garhi Palace
Building in Srinagar, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sher Garhi Palace is a former palace in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India.[1] The complex is located in the south of the Old City at the banks of the Jhelum river. It was the residence of the Afghan rulers and Dogra Maharajas of Jammu and Kashmir. The name Sher Garhi means 'tiger fortress'.
For other places with the same name, see Shergarh.
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Sher Garhi Palace | |
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Town or city | Srinagar |
Country | India |
Coordinates | 34°4′20.3″N 74°48′22.3″E |
Construction started | 1772 |
Client | Amir Khan Jawansher |
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