The authentic history of Kashmir begins with Karkota Dynasty, which was founded by one Durlabhvardhana during the lifetime of Harshavardhana. The most notable king of this Karkota dynasty was grandson of Durlabahaka named Lalitaditya Muktapida (724-760 AD). Lalitaditya created a vast Karkota empire based on Kashmir and covering most of Northern India and Central Asia including most parts of Pakistan. The Martand complex of temples in the Anantnag district of Today’s Kashmir perpetuate the memory of King Lalitaditya Muktapida.
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