<P> However, the earliest records mention the name as siri - nagar which in turn is a local transformation of the original Sanskrit name sūrya - nagar, meaning "City of the Sun" (or, of a sun god). </P> <P> The Burzahom archaeological site 10 km from Srinagar has revealed the presence of neolithic and megalithic cultures . </P> <P> According to Kalhana's 12th century text Rajatarangini, a king named Pravarasena II established a new capital named Pravarapura (also known as Pravarasena - pura). Based on topographical details, Pravarapura appears to be same as the modern city of Srinagar . Aurel Stein dates the king to 6th century . </P> <P> Kalhana mentions that a king named Ashoka had earlier established a town called Srinagari . Kalhana describes this town in hyperbolic terms, stating that it had "9,600,000 houses resplendent with wealth". According to Kalhana, this Ashoka reigned before 1182 BCE and was a member of the dynasty founded by Godhara . Kalhana states that this king adopted the doctrine of Jina, constructed stupas and Shiva temples, and appeased Bhutesha (Shiva) to obtain his son Jalauka . </P>

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