Lalitaditya Muktapida
Videos
Lalitaditya alias Muktapida was a Karkota monarch of the Kashmir region in the Indian subcontinent. The 12th-century Kashmiri chronicler Kalhana characterizes Lalitaditya as a "world conqueror", credi
Ruins at Parihasapura
The Wangath Temple complex, identified as the Bhutesha shrine mentioned in Kalhana's account
Restored impression by J. Duguid (1870–73)
Ruins in summer of 2011
Karkota dynasty
Videos
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
Lalitaditya Muktapida
…Lalitaditya alias Muktapida (IAST: Lalitāditya Muktāpīḍa; r. c. 724–760) was a Karkota monarch of the Kashmir region in the Indian subcontinent. The 12th-century Kashmiri chronicler Kalhana characterizes Lalitaditya as a "world conqueror…
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 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.
Coin of king Vajraditya (Vigraha Deva) of the Karkota dynasty, c. 763−770.