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Didda (c. 924 CE – 1003 CE), also known as The Catherine of Kashmir, was the last ruler of Utpala dynasty from 980 CE to 1003 CE. She first acted as regent for her son and various grandsons from 958 CE to 980 CE, and from 980 CE as sole ruler and monarch.
Feb 15, 2023 · Didda Rani ruled Kashmir from 980 to 1003. Read about the life, struggles and ruthlessness of Didda, the queen of Kashmir.
May 13, 2019 · Didda was the epitome of optimisation, reconciling bold self-will with keen practical acumen, and pacifist arbitration. The feisty Queen Didda never yielded to the bridles of patriarchy and lived a full and fulfilling life, as a liberated and independent woman, as well as a sovereign.
Apr 26, 2015 · Rani Didda’s (r 958-1003 CE) rule represents the peak of women’s power in Kashmir, which unusually had many women rulers both before and after her.
Feb 19, 2018 · Though we know so little about Kashmir’s early history, it is fascinating and many powerful characters seem to stand out from the mists of time. While most of us have heard of the great King Lalitaditya and the vast empire he built, few would have heard of Queen Didda.
Didda: The Warrior Queen of Kashmir is the untold story of a woman’s rise to power during the tenth century. The legend of Didda is entwined with a life of solitary struggles against prejudice and patriarchy.
Didda was a true believer and follower of Arthashastra's concept of saam, taam, dand and bhed. She definitely had the brains to manipulate, cajole, threaten, and, if needed, the power to kill anyone who posed a challenge, entitling her to be the 'Catherine of Kashmir.'
Jan 3, 2017 · Didda: The Warrior Queen of Kashmir is the untold story of a womans rise to power during the tenth century. The legend of Didda is entwined with a life of solitary...
Didda (c. 924 - 1003) was the ruler of Kashmir. She ruled from 980 AD to 1003 AD. She also ruled Kashmir from 958 AD to 980 AD. She ruled for her son amd grandsons. In 980, she became an independent ruler.
Queen Diddã is a remarkable figure in the history of Kashmir. She nated the scene of Kashmir politics for more than half a century (A.D. The dates of her accession to the throne and death are indicated by tarangiņī of Kalhaņa, our main source besides the coins; but those of and marriage are not known.
