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History of Kashmir
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The history of Kashmir is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent in South Asia with influences from the surrounding regions of Central, West and East Asia. Historically, Kashm
Clay vase depicting horned figure, with round carnelian beads, from Burzahom, c. 2700 BC.
Clay vase depicting horned figure, with round carnelian beads, from Burzahom, c. 2700 BC.
A c. 200 CE sculpture of Nandi, the bull mount of Shiva, from Kashmir
A c. 200 CE sculpture of Nandi, the bull mount of Shiva, from Kashmir
Photograph of unexcavated Buddhist stupa at Ushkur taken in 1868; the stupa, later excavated, dates to 500 CE.
Photograph of unexcavated Buddhist stupa at Ushkur taken in 1868; the stupa, later excavated, dates to 500 CE.
Buddhist ruins at Harwan, in the Dachigam National Park
Buddhist ruins at Harwan, in the Dachigam National Park
Lohara dynasty
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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 dynas
History of Kashmir
…non-dualistic Shaivism arose in the region during this period, flourishing during the following rule of the Utpalas in the 9th and 10th centuries. The Lohara dynasty was established in the early 11th century. Social decline and political turmoil in the 13th and early 14th centuries paved way for the establishment…
Vishnu and Lakshmi supported by Garuda at the time of the Lohara dynasty, 11th century CE, Jammu and Kashmir. The sculpture belongs to the Vaikuntha C
Vishnu and Lakshmi supported by Garuda at the time of the Lohara dynasty, 11th century CE, Jammu and Kashmir. The sculpture belongs to the Vaikuntha Chaturmurti type.
Coinage of Harsa ("Harshadeva"), Kashmir, 1089–1101 CE
Coinage of Harsa ("Harshadeva"), Kashmir, 1089–1101 CE
Fragment of a Buddhist Prajnaparamita Sutra manuscript folio, Kashmir, at the time of Lohara dynasty, 11th–12th century CE
Fragment of a Buddhist Prajnaparamita Sutra manuscript folio, Kashmir, at the time of Lohara dynasty, 11th–12th century CE
Lakshmi-Vaikuntha riding his vehicle (vahana) Garuda, 11th century CE, Kashmir, Jammu and Kasmir, India. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Lakshmi-Vaikuntha riding his vehicle (vahana) Garuda, 11th century CE, Kashmir, Jammu and Kasmir, India. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.