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Sussala

Type Figure Region India Time c. 1080–1128 Also known as Sussala、Sussalā、Sussala of Kashmir

Sussala (c. 1080–1128) was a Lohara dynasty ruler of Kashmir and brother of Hala Lora;…

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  1. c. 1080–1112Srinagar · KashmirSussala was brother of Kashmiri king Hala Lora; after his brother's tyranny and assassination (1101), power struggles within the royal house continued, Uttkarṣa ruled briefly until 1111, and Sussala built up strength amid the dynastic disputes.
  2. 1112–1120Srinagar · KashmirSussala acceded in 1112 and attempted to restore royal order, but court intrigue and local rebellions persisted throughout his rule. He actually held power from 1111 to 1120, until he was overthrown by his nephew Kalaśa in 1120, ending his first reign.
  3. 1121–1128Srinagar · KashmirIn 1121 Sussala defeated Kalaśa and was restored; during his second reign he still faced internal royal strife, dying c. 1128, after which Kashmir entered a period of renewed rule by his nephew Kalaśa and subsequent conflict.

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