Chak dynasty
The Chak dynasty was a dynasty that ruled the region of Kashmir after the Shah Mir dynasty. The origins of the Chaks are unclear, they are said to be naturalised Kashmiris of dard origin fro chilas .[1] The Chak dynasty ruled from 1561 to 1586.[2][3] Qazi Chak is referred as the first Chak ruler.[4][5]
Chak Sultanate | |||||||||
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| 1561–1586 | |||||||||
.jpg.webp) Coinage of Yousuf Shah Chak, ruler of the Chak dynasty, circa 1579 CE. Kashmir mint. | |||||||||
  Srinagar  Rajauri Budhal Swat, Pakistan Gilgit Leh | |||||||||
| Capital | Srinagar | ||||||||
| Common languages | Kashmiri, Persian | ||||||||
| Religion | Islam (Shia and Sunni Islam) | ||||||||
| Government | Absolute Monarchy | ||||||||
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| History | |||||||||
• Established | 1561 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1586 | ||||||||
| Currency | Gold Dinar, Silver Dirham, Copper coin. | ||||||||
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Rulers
| Name | Term | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ghazi Shah Chak | 1561-1563 | [6] |
| Hussain Shah Chak | 1563-1570 | [7] |
| Ali Shah Chak | 1570-1578 | [8] |
| Yousuf Shah Chak | 1579-1586 | [9][10] |
| Yakub Shah Chak | 1586-1589 |
Religion
The Chak dynasty was the first Shi‘a dynasty to rule over any part of northern India. The rulers of the dynasty played a significant role in spreading Shi‘ism.[11]
Architecture
Some of the architectural projects commissioned by the Chak dynasty in Kashmir include:
References
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- Proceedings. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University. 2003. p. 204.
- Proceedings. Publication Bureau, Punjabi University. 2003. p. 204.
- Siṅgha, Anūpa (2007). Kashmir and the Sikhs: An Insight. Gulshan Books. p. 18. ISBN 978-81-8339-074-3.
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- Tewary, Amarnath (2019-01-19). "Forgotten in a field far away: Grave of an exiled Kashmiri king lies in ruins in Bihar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
- Wani, Nizam-ud-Din (1993). Muslim rule in Kashmir, 1554 A.D. to 1586 A.D. New Delhi: Anmol Publications. ISBN 81-7041-831-3. OCLC 63544291.
- "Red Fort, Pakistan". www.webcitation.org. Archived from the original on 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2021-05-25.
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