Sugandha Rani Bronze Ae Stater – Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir (Indian Northern Dynasties)

Sugandha Rani, Post-Hunnic dynasties of Kashmir (Indian Northern Dynasties) Years 904-906, Value 1 Stater, Composition Bronze, Weight 5.78 g, Diameter 18.5 mm, Thickness 3.8 mm, Reference Number. N#297522,

Obverse : Goddess Lakshmi seated facing, with Nagari legend Sug (ndha) at right,

Reverse : King standing sacrificing at altar, with Nagari legend Devya at right,

Saugandha was a ruler from the Utpala dynasty, which ruled Kashmir during the 9th and 10th centuries CE. The Utpala dynasty, founded by Avantivarman (855–883 CE), brought stability and prosperity to Kashmir after years of turmoil. Saugandha, a later ruler, faced challenges from internal dissent and external threats. The dynasty is known for its contributions to art, architecture, and the revival of Hinduism, particularly under kings like Avantivarman. Saugandha’s reign, although less documented, reflected the broader themes of political intrigue and the struggle for power that marked the later years of Utpala rule in Kashmir’s history.