In fact, Emperor Ashoka is credited with founding Srinagar. Among the exhibits is a limestone sculpture of Hindu goddess Indrani dating back to 7th Century AD.
The idol has been given Kashmiri features and has been insured for Rs 25 crore. The Islamic period of Kashmiri history is represented by items like a lacquer bound Quran, with an insurance value of Rs 5 crore.
The exhibition will also highlight the rich Islamic period under Zain-al-Abidin. The exhibition will be on from October 3 to January 2008.
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