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Kashmir Civil War (1419–1420)

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Kashmir Civil War

Sasnu coin issued by Zainu'l-Abidin (c. 1460s)
DateDecember 1419–July 1420
Location
Result

Shahi Khan's victory

Belligerents
Forces loyal to Shahi Khan
Pothohar Chieftaincy
Diplomatic support:
Sindh Sultanate
Forces loyal to Ali Shah
Diplomatic support:
Jammu Kingdom
Delhi Sultanate
Commanders and leaders

Shahi Khan
Jasrat


Fath Khan Samma

Ali Shah [a]


Bhim Dev
Khizr Khan

The Kashmir Civil War was a short-lived yet prominent war of succession over the throne of Kashmir that lasted from late 1419 until mid 1420.[1] The conflict was a dynastic clash between Sultan Ali Shah and his younger brother Shahi Khan (Zainu'l-Abidin).[2]

References

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  1. ^ According to contemporary Srivara. Later Persian chronicles state him to have fled alive
  1. ^ Hasan, Mohibbul (2023-09-26). Kashmir Under the Sultans. London: Routledge. pp. 68–69. ISBN 978-1-032-66670-9.
  2. ^ Dutt, Jogesh Chunder (2012-01-01). Rajatarangini of Jonaraja. New Delhi: Gyan Publishing House. p. 71. ISBN 978-81-212-0037-0.