Baramullah

The city of Baramulla was founded by Raja Bhimsina in 2306 BC. Emperor Akbar who entered the Valley via Pakhil spent few days at Baramulla and according to Tarikh-e-Hassan, the city during Akbar's stay had been decorated like a bride. Jahangir also stayed at Baramulla during his visit to Kashmir in 1620 AD.Baramulla became important to Muslims as the famous Muslim saint Syed Janbaz Wali visited the valley along with his companions in 1421 AD. He chose Baramulla as the center of his mission. He was buried here after death. His shrine attracts pilgrims from all over the Valley. The sixth Sikh Guru Shri Hargobind visited the city in 1894. Baramulla thus became an abode of Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, and Sikhs who were living in harmony and contributing to a rich composite culture.