What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reported hoard found on lake in mountainous region (7)" mean?

The definition is "mountainous region". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KASH (synonym="KASH") + MIR (synonym="MIR") = KASHMIR; definition: "mountainous region" The answer is KASHMIR.

Reported hoard found on lake in mountainous region (7)

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