Shah Mir Dynasty
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The Sayyid or Shah Mir Dynasty was a Muslim dynasty originally from Swat, Afghanistan, who ruled Kashmir for nearly 222 years from 1339 to 1561. During the rule of this dynasty Islam was firmly established in Kashmir. Shah Mir, (that means "The King of Commanders" in Persian) under the title of Sultan Shamas-ud-Din founded the dynasty. Under this dynasty, Islam was introduced into the region.[citation needed]
As listed in the Rajataranginis he was succeeded by Jamshed 1342–1344, Alau-ud-Din 1344–1355, Shahab-ud-Din 1355–1373, Qutub-ud-Din 1373–1389, Sikandar Butshikan the book-burner 1389–1413, Alishah 1413–1419, Zain-ul-Abdin 1420–1470, Haidershah 1470–1472, Hassanshah 1472–1484, Mohammadshah 1484–1486, Fatehshah 1486–1495 Mohammadshah 1495–1496, Fatehshah 1496–1497, Mohammadshah 1497–1509, Ibrahimshah (s/o Mohammadshah) 1509 Nazukshah (s/o Fatehshah) 1529 (one year), Mohammadshah 1530–1535.[1]
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Shah
Sultan Shams-ud-Din Shah was a sayyid, a direct descendant of Muhammad. He worked to establish Islam in Kashmir and was aided by his descendant rulers, specially Sikander But-shikan. He reigned for three years and five months from 1339–42. He was the ruler of Kashmir and the founder of the Shah Mir dynasty. He was followed by his two sons who became kings in succession.[2]
Jamshid
Sultan Shamsu'd-Din Shah was succeeded by his elder son Sultan Jamshid who ruled for a year and two months. In 1343, Sultan Jamshid suffered a defeat by his brother who ascended the throne as Sultan Alau'd-Din in 1347.[3]
Alau'd-Din
Sultan Alau'd-Din, two sons became kings in succession, Sultan Shihabu'd-Din and Sultan Qutbu'd-Din.[4]
Reign and successions
| Precedence | Name | AD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shamsu'd-Din Shah | 1339 |
| 2 | Jamshed | 1342 |
| 3 | Ala'u'din | 1343 |
| 4 | Shihu'd-Din | 1354 |
| 5 | Qutub'd-Din | 1373 |
| 6 | Sikander | 1389 |
| 7 | Ali Shah | 1413 |
| 8 | Zainu'l'Abadin | 1420 |
| 9 | Hasan Shah | 1472 |
| 10 | Muhammad Shah (i) | 1484 |
| 11 | Fateh Shah (i) | 1486 |
| 12 | Muhammad Shah (ii) | 1493 |
| 13 | Fateh Shah (ii) | 1505 |
| 14 | Muhammad Shah (iii) | 1514 |
| 15 | Fateh Shah (ii1) | 1515 |
| 16 | Muhammad Shah (iv) | 1517 |
| 17 | Ibrahim Shah (i) | 1528 |
| 18 | Nazuk Shah (i) | 1529 |
| 19 | Muhammad Shah (v) | 1530 |
| 20 | Shamsu'd-Din (ii) | 1537 |
| 21 | Ismail Shah (i) | 1540 |
| 17 | Nazuk Shah (ii) (i) | 1540 |
| 18 | Ibrahim Shah (i) | 1552 |
| 19 | Ismail Shah (ii) (v) | 1555 |
| 20 | Habib Shah | 1557–1561 |
Note: Muhammad Shah had five separate reigns from 1484 to 1537.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Rājānaka Jonarāja, Jogesh Chandra Dutt, Shyam Lal Sadhu Medieval Kashmir – being a reprint of the Rajataranginis 1993 Volume 3 – Page 330/Page 331 Jamshed 1342–1344 3. Alau-ud-Din 1344–1355 4. Shahab-ud-Din 1355–1373 5. Qutub-ud-Din 1373–1389 6. Sikandar 1389–1413 7. Alishah 1413–1419 8. Zain-ul-Abdin 1420–1470 9. Haidershah 1470–1472 10. Hassanshah 1472–1484 11. Mohammadshah Apr.1484-Oct.1486, .....12. Fatehshah 1486–1495 13. Mohammadshah 1495–1496 14. Fatehshah 1496–1497 15. Mohammadshah 1497–1509 16. Ibrahimshah (s/o Mohammadshah) 1509 17. Nazukshah (s/o Fatehshah) 1529 (one year) 18. Mohammadshah 1530–1535 .
- ↑ Baharistan-i-Shahi – Chapter 3 – EARLY SHAHMIRS
- ↑ Baharistan-i-Shahi – Chapter 3 – EARLY SHAHMIRS
- ↑ Baharistan-i-Shahi – Chapter 3 – EARLY SHAHMIRS
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ http://coinindia.com/galleries-kashmirsultans.html
