Reigned 855 to 883Kashmir
Founder of the Utpala dynasty and patron of scholars.
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Avantivarman came to the throne after years of unrest and is remembered for rebuilding. Kalhana describes a peaceful reign, great public works carried out by his engineer Suyya, and a court that welcomed poets and thinkers.
Facts
- The literary theorist Anandavardhana, author of the Dhvanyaloka, is named by Kalhana as one of the scholars at his court.
- He founded the town of Avantipura, today's Avantipora.
