Lalitaditya Muktapida

Kashmir's greatest king who took the fight to the enemy, defeating Arabs four times and building an empire from Afghanistan to Bengal. The builder of the magnificent Martand Sun Temple represents the golden age of Kashmir.

Lessons in this chapter

• Origins and Rise — The Birth of Kashmir's Greatest King
• The Defender — The Hammer of the Arabs and Conqueror of Empires
• The Statesman — Building an Empire Through Administration and Diplomacy
• The Patron — Kashmir's Golden Age of Art, Architecture, and Learning
• Philosophy and Dharma — The Spiritual and Moral Foundations of Empire
• Legacy and Lessons — The End of a Reign and the Enduring Impact of Kashmir's Greatest King

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