Jhelum

geographical name

Jhe·​lum ˈjā-ləm How to pronounce Jhelum (audio)
variants or ancient Hydaspes
river 450 miles (724 kilometers) long in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, flowing from Kashmir south and southwest into the Chenab River

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“Jhelum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jhelum. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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