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]
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![]() Sasnu coin issued by Zainu'l-Abidin (c. 1460s) | |||||||
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Forces loyal to Shahi Khan Pothohar Chieftaincy Diplomatic support: ![]() |
Forces loyal to Ali Shah Diplomatic support: ![]() ![]() | ||||||
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References
edit- ^ Hasan, Mohibbul (2023-09-26). Kashmir Under the Sultans. London: Routledge. pp. 68–69. ISBN 978-1-032-66670-9.
- ^ Dutt, Jogesh Chunder (2012-01-01). Rajatarangini of Jonaraja. New Delhi: Gyan Publishing House. p. 71. ISBN 978-81-212-0037-0.