Person

Didda

d. 1003 · 10th century

Didda was the ruler of Kashmir from 980 to 1003, after governing as regent for her son and grandsons from 958. A princess of Lohara and wife of King Kshemagupta of the Parvagupta dynasty, she outlasted rivals through intrigue and had several young kings removed. Kalhana's Rajatarangini portrays her as ruthless but effective. She chose her nephew Sangramaraja as heir, founding the Lohara dynasty.

Didda
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Parvagupta dynastyLohara dynasty

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