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Lohara Dynasty of Kashmir

Type Event Region South Asia Time 1080–1089

In the 1080s, the Lohara dynasty ruled the Kashmir Valley, with King Kalasha reigning until 1089.

Timeline

  1. 1080–1089Srinagar · KashmirDuring Kalasha's reign, Lohara control over the Kashmir Valley was maintained, with Srinagar as the capital. According to the Rajatarangini, his rule was relatively stable, continuing patronage of temples and scholarly activities, and the valley's agriculture and trade enjoyed a measure of prosperity.
  2. 1089–1090Srinagar · KashmirAfter Kalasha's death, his brother Utkarsha succeeded him, but his reign was brief and beset by court factional struggles. Signs of frequent royal turnover emerged, and the Lohara dynasty entered a period of political turmoil, paving the way for Harsa's tyranny and civil war in the early 11th century.

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