Utpala dynasty
Utpala dynasty was a Kashmiri Hindu kingdom which ruled over the Kashmir region in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent from 8th to 10th century CE. The kingdom was established by Avanti Varman, ending the rule of Karkota dynasty in 855 CE.[1][2] The cities of Avantipur and Suyapur were founded during the reign and many Hindu temples dedicated to both Vishnu and Shiva and Buddhist monasteries were built, notable of which is the Avantiswara and Avantiswami temples.[3]
Utpala dynasty | |||||||||
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| 855 CE–1003 CE | |||||||||
| Capital | Avantipur | ||||||||
| Common languages | Sanskrit | ||||||||
| Religion | Hinduism Buddhism | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
| Monarch | |||||||||
• 855 – 883 CE | Avantivarman | ||||||||
• 885 – 902 CE | Shankaravarman | ||||||||
• 980 – 1003 CE | Didda | ||||||||
| Historical era | Medieval | ||||||||
• Established | 855 CE | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1003 CE | ||||||||
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| Today part of | Afghanistan India Pakistan | ||||||||
References
- Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age International. p. 295. ISBN 978-8122-411-98-0.
- Raina, Mohini Qasba (2013). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective. Partridge Publishing Singapore. p. 9. ISBN 978-1482-899-47-4.
- Warikoo, K (2009). Cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. Pentagon Press. p. 88. ISBN 978-8182-743-76-2.
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