Hindu Shahis
Medieval Gandharan Dynasty (c. 843–1026) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hindu Shahis or Uḍi Śāhis were a dynasty established between 843 CE and 1026 CE that had usurped power from the Turk Shahis. The Hindu Shahis core territory is described as having been formed in the regions of Eastern Afghanistan and Gandhara, encompassing the area up to the Sutlej river in modern day Punjab and expanding into the Kangra Valley. The empire was founded by Kallar in c. 843 CE after overthrowing Lagaturman, the last Turk Shahi king.
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Hindu Shahis | |||||||||||
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c. 843 CE–1026 CE | |||||||||||
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Religion | Shaivism | ||||||||||
Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||
Maharajadhiraja | |||||||||||
• c. 843 CE | Kallar | ||||||||||
• c. 850 CE | Samanta | ||||||||||
• c. 880 CE | Lalliya | ||||||||||
• c. 903 CE | Toramana | ||||||||||
• c. 921 CE | Bhimadeva | ||||||||||
• c. 964 CE | Jayapala | ||||||||||
• c. 1002 CE | Anandapala | ||||||||||
• c. 1010 CE | Trilocanapala | ||||||||||
• c. 1021 CE | Bhimapala | ||||||||||
Historical era | Early Middle Ages | ||||||||||
• Established | c. 843 CE | ||||||||||
• Disestablished | 1026 CE | ||||||||||
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Today part of | Afghanistan Pakistan India |
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