Utpala dynasty
Dynasty of Kashmir, 855 to 1003 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Utpala kingdom was a medieval dynasty that ruled over Kashmir from the 9th to 10th centuries. Founded by Avantivarman ( who belongs to chamar community) in 855 CE, it replaced the Karkota dynasty. It came into existence in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent.[4][5] 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.[6]
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Utpala dynasty | |||||||||
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855 CE–1003 CE | |||||||||
Capital | Avantipur | ||||||||
Common languages | Sanskrit | ||||||||
Religion | Hinduism | ||||||||
Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
Monarch | |||||||||
• 855 – 883 CE | Avantivarman | ||||||||
• 885 – 902 CE | Shankaravarman | ||||||||
• 904 – 906 CE | Sugandha | ||||||||
• 980 – 1003 CE | Didda | ||||||||
Historical era | Medieval | ||||||||
• Established | 855 CE | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1003 CE | ||||||||
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Today part of | Afghanistan India Pakistan |
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