Akbar, The third, and in many ways the greatest, of the six “Great Mogul” Emperors of India. A warrior first, he consolidated his conquests with the genius of an enlightened statesman.
Alsu, A small village on the north-west shore of the Wular Lake.
Amar Singh (General Raja Sir Amar Singh, K.C.S.I.), Brother of His Highness Sir Pratab Singh, G.C.S.I., Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir; is Vice-President of the States Council and owner of much land in Kashmir, the prosperity of which he has done much to promote.
Ambér, The ancient capital of Jaipur; was built in the eleventh century, its Rajput rulers being the powerful allies of Chitor during her struggles against the Mohammedan invasion. The Palace was built by Raja Maun, circa 1600, in the days of Akbar, whose cousin he was by marriage ( comp. ). Ambér was deserted in 1728 by Jey Singh for his new city of Jaipur.
Amethyst, This stone should be much worn in Scotland, particularly on New Year’s Day, it having been (according to the Greek derivation of the name) an antidote to drunkenness!
Amira Kadal, The highest of the seven bridges at Srinagar; a fine modern structure, replacing that built by Amir Khan Jawan Sher, the Pathan, who also built Sher Garhi.
Anda, Egg.
Anna, the sixteenth part of a rupee, value one penny.
Apharwat, One of the Pir Panjal range, which rises above Gulmarg, height 14,500 feet.
Aru, A small village, beautifully situated about seven miles above Pahlgam.