Soomra dynasty
| Soomra dynasty | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1025–1351 | |||||||||
| Capital | Thari (in present-day Badin District in Sindh) | ||||||||
| Common languages |
Sindhi (native language) Arabic (liturgical language) | ||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||
• 1025–1030 | Soomar (first) | ||||||||
• 1333–1351 1351–1355 in exile | Jam Unar | ||||||||
| History | |||||||||
• Soomra dynasty begins | 1025 | ||||||||
• Soomra dynasty ends | 1351 | ||||||||
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The Soomra dynasty were rulers from the Indian subcontinent, based at Thatta. They were a Shia Ismaili dynasty of Sindhi origin.[1] Beginning with the reign of Soomar, the dynasty ruled in the Sindh region of the Indian subcontinent (present-day Pakistan) from 1025 to 1351.[2]
The Soomro tribe revolted against Masud, ruler of the Ghaznavids. They switched their allegiance from the Abbasid Caliphate to the Fatimid Caliphate because of their Ismaili beliefs. They were superseded by the Samma dynasty.[3] Sindhi language prospered during this period. The Soomra dynasty ended when the last Soomra king was defeated by Allauddin Khilji, the second king of the Khilji dynasty ruling from Delhi.[4] The war was fought over princess Bilquees Bhagi, who later committed suicide.[5]
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References
- ↑ The New Encyclopaedia Britannica. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Incorporated. 1987. ISBN 9780852294437.
The first Sindhian dynasty of the Sumras was established between 1058 and 1348
- ↑ Siddiqui, Habibullah. "The Soomras of Sindh: their origin, main characteristics and rule – an overview (general survey) (1025 – 1351 AD)" (PDF). Literary Conference on Soomra Period in Sindh.
- ↑ Sen, Sailendra (2013). A Textbook of Medieval Indian History. Primus Books. p. 114. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.
- ↑ "Pakistan: The lesser-known histories of an ancient land".
- ↑ "A tale of two legends: Padmavat and Dodo-Chanesar".