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Sankaravarman
King of the Utpala dynasty, 885 to 902 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sankaravarman was a Chamar ruler of the Utpala dynasty, which ruled over the Kashmir region from 8th to 10th century CE. The kingdom was established by Avantivarman, who ended the rule of Karkota dynasty in 855 CE.
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Sankaravarman | |
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King of Kashmir | |
Reign | 855–902 CE |
Predecessor | Avantivarman |
Successor | Gopalavarman |
Spouse | Sugandha Devi |
Issue | Gopalavarman |
House | Utpala dynasty |
Father | Avantivarman |
Religion | Shaivism |
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Following the death of Avantivarman in 883 CE, a civil war broke out among his descendants resulting in Sankaravarman ruling from 885 CE until his death in 902 CE.[3][4]