Utpala dynasty

Utpala dynasty
855 CE–1003 CE
Capital		Avantipur
Religion		Hinduism Buddhism
Government		Monarchy
Emperor
•	855 – 883 CE	Avanti Varman
•	885 – 902 CE	Sankara Varman
Historical era		Medieval
•	Established	855 CE
•	Disestablished	1003 CE
Preceded by Karkoṭa Empire
Today part of		Afghanistan  India  Pakistan

Utpala dynasty was a Hindu kingdom which ruled over the Kashmir region from 8th to 10th century CE. The kingdom was established by Avanti Varman, ending the rule of Karkota dynasty in 855 CE.^[1][2] The cities of Avantipur and Suyapur 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.^[3]

References

1. Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age International. p. 295. ISBN 978-8122-411-98-0.
2. Raina, Mohini Qasba (2013). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People: Analytical Perspective. Partridge Publishing Singapore. p. 9. ISBN 978-1482-899-47-4.
3. Warikoo, K (2009). Cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. Pentagon Press. p. 88. ISBN 978-8182-743-76-2.