Kshemagupta
| Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R) |
Kshemagupta (c. 950-958) was king of Kashmira. The famous queen Didda, married to Kshemagupta, was daughter of King Simha Raja of Lohar dynasty. Didda married the king of Kashmir, Kshemagupta, thus uniting the kingdom of Lohara with that of her husband.
Variants
- Kshema Gupta (क्षेमगुप्त)
- Ksemagupta
History
When Ksemagupta died following a fever contracted after a hunt in 958, he was succeeded by his son, Abhimanyu II. As Abhimanyu was still a child, Didda acted as Regent and effectively exercised sole power.[1] Compared to other societies of the period, women in Kashmir were held in high regard[2] Even prior to becoming Regent Didda had considerable influence in state affairs, and coins have been found which appear to show both her name and that of Ksemagupta.[3]
In Rajatarangini
Rajatarangini mentions in the reign of Kshemagupta, King of Kashmir, Among the courtiers, Hari and Dhurjati were prevented by their mother from bringing their wives, to the king, and so they became beggars. (Book VI,p.153)
क्षेमगुप्त
क्षेमगुप्त कश्मीर के राजा थे. कल्हण की राजतरंगिणी के मुताबिक, उन्होंने दिद्दा से शादी की थी. दिद्दा, लोहारा के राजा सिंहराज की बेटी थीं. दिद्दा ने क्षेमगुप्त से शादी करके लोहारा और काबुल के दो राज्यों को एकजुट किया था.