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Karkota dynasty
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The Karkota dynasty ruled over the Kashmir valley and some northern parts of the Indian subcontinent during 7th and 8th centuries. Their rule saw a period of political expansion, economic prosperity a
Sculpture of the Buddhist Bodhisattva Vajrasattva, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, 8th century.
Sculpture of the Buddhist Bodhisattva Vajrasattva, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, 8th century.
Debased gold Dinar of Durlabhavardhana, founder of the dynasty. Obverse: abstract Kushan-style king standing, with legend Jayati Kidāra (Sharada scrip
Debased gold Dinar of Durlabhavardhana, founder of the dynasty. Obverse: abstract Kushan-style king standing, with legend Jayati Kidāra (Sharada script). Reverse: abstract seated goddess Ardoxsho, holding garland and cornucopia, legend: Śri Durla and Deva. Karkota coins are simplified/symbolised versions of Late Kushan coins and Kidarite coins.
Parihaspur Stupa, built during the reign of Lalitaditya Muktapida, 8th century.
Parihaspur Stupa, built during the reign of Lalitaditya Muktapida, 8th century.
Coin of king Vajraditya (Vigraha Deva) of the Karkota dynasty, c. 763−770.
Coin of king Vajraditya (Vigraha Deva) of the Karkota dynasty, c. 763−770.
Second Gonanda dynasty
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The Second Gonanda dynasty, was a Kashmiri Hindu dynasty. According to Kalhana, this dynasty ruled Kashmir just before the Karkotas.
Karkota dynasty
…the Karkotas, though it is held that their establishment followed the rule of the Hunas in the region of Kashmir. Kalhana's third book mentions of a Gonanda dynasty (II), which ruled for about 590 years till the establishment of the Karkotas; on cross-vetting with coins and inscriptions, names of some of these rulers…
Coinage of Pravarasena, supposed founder of Srinagar. Obverse: Standing Shiva with two figures seated below. Name "Pravarasena". Reverse: goddess seat
Coinage of Pravarasena, supposed founder of Srinagar. Obverse: Standing Shiva with two figures seated below. Name "Pravarasena". Reverse: goddess seated on a lion. Legend "Kidāra". Circa 6th-early 7th century CE.
Coin in the name of Sri Tujina. Circa 7th century CE, Kashmir. Obverse: King in Kushan style, legend to left: "Sri Tu[jina]". Reverse: goddess on a lo
Coin in the name of Sri Tujina. Circa 7th century CE, Kashmir. Obverse: King in Kushan style, legend to left: "Sri Tu[jina]". Reverse: goddess on a lotus, legend to left: "Jaya", to right: "Kidara".
Coin in the name of Śrī Toramaņa (the Kashmir ruler named Toramana).
Coin in the name of Śrī Toramaņa (the Kashmir ruler named Toramana).
Coinage of Meghavahana. Obverse: Shiva Pashupati ("Lord of the Beasts"), making a mudra gesture with right hand and holding filleted trident; behind,
Coinage of Meghavahana. Obverse: Shiva Pashupati ("Lord of the Beasts"), making a mudra gesture with right hand and holding filleted trident; behind, a lioness or tiger. Trace of legend Meghana... in Brahmi. Reverse: Goddess seated facing on lotus, holding lotus in both hand, Kidara monogram to left, Jaya in Brahmi to right.