Billawar | |
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Town | |
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  Billawar Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India  Billawar Billawar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 32°37′N 75°37′E / 32.62°N 75.62°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Jammu and Kashmir |
| District | Kathua |
| Government | |
| • MLA | Vacant |
| Elevation | 844 m (2,769 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 11,916 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 184204 |
| Vehicle registration | JK08 |
Billawar is a town and a notified area committee in Kathua district of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Billawar was founded by Raja Bhog Pal in the 7th century A.D.,[1] it was a kingdom and its capital was Basohli until the 11th century.[2]
- ^ Kumar, Raj (2006) [2006]. Paintings and Lifestyles of Jammu Region: From 17th to 19th Century A.D (Reprint ed.). New Delhi: Kalpaz Publications. p. 57. ISBN 9788178355771.
- ^ Kumar, Raj, 1960- (2006). Paintings and lifestyles of Jammu Region : from 17th to 19th century A.D. Delhi: Kalpaz Publications. ISBN 8178354411. OCLC 74991379.
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