Lohara Dynasty: Map & History
The Lohara dynasty was a dynasty that ruled over Kashmir and surrounding regions in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent between 1003 and approximately 1175.
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The Lohara dynasty was a dynasty that ruled over Kashmir and surrounding regions in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent between 1003 and approximately 1175. The early history of the dynasty was described in the Rajatarangini, a work written by Kalhana in the mid-12th century, upon which many studies of the first 150 years of the dynasty depend. Subsequent accounts which provide information up to and beyond the end of the dynasty come from Jonarāja and Śrīvara. The later rulers of the dynasty were perceived as weak. Internal conflicts and instances of corruption were prevalent during this era, occasionally interrupted by short periods of stability. These factors contributed to the dynasty's susceptibility to the expansion of Islamic conquests in the region.
Modern Countries Once Part of Lohara Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Lohara Dynasty covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Lohara Dynasty's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Lohara Dynasty in Depth
Origins
According to the 12th-century text Rajatarangini translated by Sir Marc Aurel Stein, the family of the chiefs of Lohara were from the Khaśa tribe. The original seat of the Lohara dynasty was a hill fortress called Loharkot. Stein identified its location in the Pir Panjal mountain range, situated on a trade route between western Punjab and Kashmir in the present-day Poonch district of Jammu. The kingdom of Lohara was centered on a valley that contained a group of large villages, collectively known as Lohrin, and likely extended into neighboring valleys.
Didda, a daughter of King Simharja of Lohara, married King Kshemgupta of Kashmir, thereby uniting the two regions. In comparison to other societies of the period, women in Kashmir were highly esteemed.
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Lohara Dynasty: Key Facts
| Founded | 1003 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1320 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1315339 (CC0).
Lohara Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Lohara Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Lohara Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 226,659 km² in 1254 CE.
Lohara Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Lohara Dynasty exist?
The Lohara Dynasty is dated to 1003 CE – 1259 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Lohara Dynasty?
The capital of the Lohara Dynasty was Srinagar.
How large was the Lohara Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1254 AD the Lohara Dynasty covered about 226,659 km².
How did the map of the Lohara Dynasty change over time?
The Lohara Dynasty appears on 2 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1100 CE to 1200 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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