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Bhaderwah (or Bhadarwah valley) is a town and tehsil in the district Doda of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.[1] It is also given the status of sub-district. The town is governed by a notified area council (city council).
Etymology
The word Bhaderwah is derived from the Hindu Goddess Bhadrakali. Formerly known as Bhaderkashi the name of place got corrupted to Bhadarwah.[2]
History
Early History
Vasuki Puran has described Bhadarwah in the following words:
Bhadarwah like place can not be found anywhere even in Patal or Brahmalok. It is a unique place on the earth
Princely state
In 1841 AD Bhadarwah became part of J&K state. When Maharaja Partap Singh was crowned as king of Jammu and Kashmir, he gifted Bhadarwah to his younger brother Raja Amar Singh as “Jagir”. The Jagir comprised Bhadarwah, Bhallesa and the vast area left of river Chenab from Thathri up to Khellani (Doda).[3]
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Climate
References
- ↑ Bhaderwah Town, Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir
- ↑ Bhaderwah beckons you(2012-07-26). Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ↑ Past, present of Doda(2016-02-06). Retrieved 2021-06-14.