Political history of Kashmir (from A.D. 600�1200)
by Krishna Swaroop Saxena | 1971 | 113,649 words
This essay studies the political History Of Kashmir (from A.d. 600�1200) by reviewing historical periods and analyzing sources like Kalhana's Rajatarangini. The period of the present study saw the rise and decline of dynasties such as the Karkotas, Utpalas, and Loharas, highlighting notable rulers such as Lalitaditya and Jayapida. This period marks...
Part 16 - Death of Harsha
Harsha, now thoroughly beaten, was a picture of misery and dejection. Two courses were open to him either to die fighting or seek shelter at Lohara? He wavered between the two and was more concerned about the safety of his son, Bhoja Gradually, he was deserted by all his followers except Prayaga and his brother Mukta, who maintained their loyalty till the end. The news of the death of Bhoja took away all his interest in life! He sought refuge with a mendicant, but was betrayed and was soon surrounded by rebel forces led by the Damaras and done to death in 1101 A.D., after a reign of 12 years. Incidentally, with his death, according to Kalhana, a new tradition that of cutting off the king's head - was started in the Valley? 1. Rajatarangini by Kalhana, I, vii, 1572-78. 2. 3. 4. Ibid., I, vii, 1580-81. Ibid I, vii, 1585-86. Ibid., I, vii, 1587, 1590-91, 1607. 5. Ibid., I, vii, 1650-56, 1670, 1698. 6. Ibid., I, vii, 1636, 1661-1712, 1722-24.