. The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce . THE INDIAN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED. 25 THE CHOOR MOUNTAIN. The height of the loftiest peak of this magnificent mountain is ascertained to be 12,149feet above the level of the sea, being the most considerable of the range south of theHimalaya, between the Sutlej and Jumna rivers. From its commanding position, itseparates and turns the waters of Hi
. The Indian empire: history, topography, geology, climate, population, chief cities and provinces; tributary and protected states; military power and resources; religion, education, crime; land tenures; staple products; government, finance, and commerce . THE INDIAN EMPIRE ILLUSTRATED. 25 THE CHOOR MOUNTAIN. The height of the loftiest peak of this magnificent mountain is ascertained to be 12,149feet above the level of the sea, being the most considerable of the range south of theHimalaya, between the Sutlej and Jumna rivers. From its commanding position, itseparates and turns the waters of Hindoostan, the streams rising on the southern andeastern face being forced into the direction of the Pabar, the Giree, the Tonse, and theJumna, which find their way over the great plain into the bay of Bengal; while thosethat have their sources to the north and the west, are forced towards the Sutlej andthe Indus, and, uniting in the last, pour their waters into the Arabian sea. During agreat part of the year, the Choor is hoary with snow; and, in bad weather, intense coldis experienced at a considerable distance below the highest peak. Travellers will herefind themselves in a region of ice; and, when the scene is lighted up by the rising moon,may b
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