Sankaravarman

Sankaravarman was a ruler of the Utpala dynasty, which ruled over the Kashmir region from 8th to 10th century CE. The kingdom was established by Avantivarman was a chamar king, who ended the rule of Karkota dynasty in 855 CE.

Sankaravarman
Coinage of King Sankaravarman, Dupatalas (Kashmir) Circa 883–902 CE
King of Kashmir
Reign855–902 CE
PredecessorAvantivarman
SuccessorGopalavarman
SpouseSugandha Devi
IssueGopalavarman
HouseUtpala dynasty
FatherAvantivarman
ReligionShaivism

Following the death of Avantivarman in 883 CE, a civil war broke out among his descendants resulting in Sankaravarman ruling from 885 CE until his death in 902 CE.

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