History of Uttarakhand (Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar) - Part 118
Early Medieval Asian History of Katyuri Imperialism of Kartikeyapur in Kumaon, Garhwal and Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India) -29
(Early Asian Medieval History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar, Doti Nepal (Uttarakhand, India))
(Early Asian Medieval History (740-1100 AD)
Golden Period of Uttarakhand History
Katyuri period is called as Golden period of Uttarakhand history.
The historical period of Katyuri kingdom of Kartikeyapur is suggest from 740 to 1000AD. Dr Dabral suggest following historical dates for medieval Katyuri imperialism –
Historical period of Vasantan Katyuri Dynasty-- 740-800 AD.
Historical period of Nimbar Katyuri Dynasty---800-876 AD
Historical period of Salonaditya Katyuri Dynasty—908-1000AD
Historical Importance of Katyuri Imperialism in Uttarakhand History
Peace and Stability - One of the remarkable characteristics of Katyuri period is that there was peace and stability in this important historical period.
Strong Defense Mechanism the Katyuri kings will be remembered for their strong defense against Northern neighbor of Tibetan invaders.
Administration- The inscriptions are witness that Katyuri kings had logical, lawful administrative system
Intelligent Diplomacy- History will always appreciate the intelligent diplomacy for tackling the border kingdoms of plain regions. The Katyuri showed their diplomatic intelligence in relation with Nepalese kings too.
Internal strong security and Law and Order Situation – The internal security was appreciable in Katyuri period. The people were not having fear. There was a strong protection for tourists coming from all over India.
Tourism Development: Katyuris paid attention on tourism development. There were facilities for tourists. Religious tourism increased and became stable in Katyuri period.
Communication- The historical analysis shows that Katyuri kings had communications with other far distanced Indian kingdoms.
Strong Characters- The inscriptions witness that Katyuri kings were having strong and noble characters.
Sanskrit Development- There was arrangement for Sanskrit learning in Katyuri kingdoms. Sankaracharya wrote many Sanskrit books in Badrinath. Medhatithi a great Sanskrit scholar was dependent on Katyuri king. There were Sanskrit Brahmins those could translate local language into Sanskrit for inscriptions and other purposes.
Local Language- It seems that there was a common language Katyuri or Kaintura language in Katyuri period all over Uttarakhand. This Kaintura language might have given birth to two languages –Kumauni and Garhwali in future.
Art and Sculptures- Medieval history will remember Katyuris for their love for temples, art and sculpture. There was development of exclusive Pahadi style in architectures and art in Katyuri period. Hundreds of temples were built in this period. The exclusiveness of Lakhamandal temples and sculpture are also exclusive in nature and style.
Secularism- Katyuris were Shaivatian. However, they always provided freedom to other religions as Buddhism and Jainism.
Katyuri king as Gram Devta (Village Deity) - Till date, in many parts of Uttarakhand, Katyuris are worshipped as village deity. There are many folk ritual songs related to Katyuri. Kaintura worshipping is nothing but worshipping Katyuri kings as deities. There are many local Nathpanth Mantras those speak about Katyuri king history.
Copyright@ Bhishma Kukreti -bckukreti@gmail.com 10/8/2013
(The History of Garhwal, Kumaon, Haridwar write up is aimed for general readers)
History of Garhwal – Kumaon-Haridwar (Uttarakhand) to be continued… Part -119
Early Asian Medieval History of Katyuri Dynasty in Kumaon, Garhwal and Haridwar (Uttarakhand, India) to be continued…30
(Oriental Early Medieval History (740-1100 AD to be continued…)
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