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Q66 (CDS-II/2024) History & Culture › Medieval India › Medieval regional kingdoms Answer Verified

Consider the following statements with reference to the Utpala dynasty of Kashmir: 1. Avantivarman, the founder, devoted his energies to the economic upliftment of his subjects. 2. Avantivarman's period in Kashmir is known for the engineering operations under his minister Suyya, resulting in the enormous increase of grains and fall in prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Avantivarman (855–883 CE), the founder of the Utpala dynasty in Kashmir, is celebrated for prioritizing the economic welfare of his subjects over external conquests [1]. His reign followed a period of devastating civil wars and floods, prompting him to focus on internal consolidation and agricultural recovery [1]. A pivotal figure in this effort was his minister and engineer, Suyya, who implemented sophisticated engineering operations to regulate the Jhelum River (Vitasta) [1]. Suyya's innovative desilting and drainage schemes effectively prevented recurring floods and reclaimed vast tracts of wasteland for cultivation [1]. These reforms led to a dramatic increase in agricultural productivity, specifically paddy production, causing the price of grain to fall significantly—from 36 to 20 dinars per khari [1]. Consequently, both statements accurately reflect the historical record of Avantivarman's developmental and engineering achievements.

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  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avantivarman_of_Kashmir
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