Utpala Dynasty: Map & History
The Utpala Dynasty was a medieval Kashmiri Hindu dynasty that ruled over Kashmir from the 9th to 10th centuries.
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The Utpala Dynasty was a medieval Kashmiri Hindu dynasty that ruled over Kashmir from the 9th to 10th centuries. Founded by Avantivarman in 855, it replaced the Karkota dynasty. It came into existence in the northern region of the Indian subcontinent. The cities of Avantipur (Awantipora) and Suyapur (Sopore) 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.
Utpala Dynasty in Depth
History
Following the death of Cippatajayapida, the last significant king of the Karkota dynasty, around 840, a bitter power struggle erupted between his maternal uncles. The war between Padma, Utpala, Kalyana, Mamma, and Dharma to seize control of the empire grew increasingly bloody and the line of succession unclear. In the meantime, puppet kings were propped up and discarded, hailing from the Karkota lineage but failing to exert sufficient authority or establish stability.
Tribhuvanapida's son, Ajitapida was nominated by Utpala immediately after Cippatajayapida's death. A few years afterwards, Mamma waged a successful battle against Utpala, and installed Anangipida. Three years later, Utpala's son Sukhavarman rebelled successfully and installed Utpalapida, a son of Ajitapida.
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Utpala Dynasty: Key Facts
| Capital | Awantipora |
|---|---|
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 855 CE |
| Dissolved | 1003 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1617123 (CC0).
Utpala Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Utpala Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Utpala Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Utpala Dynasty exist?
The Utpala Dynasty is dated to 960 CE – 1002 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Utpala Dynasty?
The capital of the Utpala Dynasty was Avantipur.
How large was the Utpala Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 960 AD the Utpala Dynasty covered about 174,993 km².
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