Which region of India was ruled by Sultan Zain-ul Abidin ?

Sultan Zain-ul Abidin (reigned 1420–1470) was the most illustrious ruler of the Shah Mir dynasty in Kashmir [t2][t5]. Often referred to as 'Budshah' (the Great King) or the 'Akbar of Kashmir', he is celebrated for his policies of religious tolerance, socio-economic reforms, and cultural patronage [t2][t3][t8]. Unlike his predecessor Sikandar Butshikan, Zain-ul Abidin promoted harmony by recalling exiled Hindus, banning cow slaughter, and patronizing Sanskrit literature [t6][t8]. His reign is considered a golden age for the region, marked by significant infrastructure development, including irrigation projects and the promotion of arts and crafts like shawl-making and woodcarving [t2][t4]. He also commissioned the translation of the Mahabharata and Kalhana’s Rajatarangini into Persian, reflecting his deep intellectual interests [t9][t10].

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1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zayn_al-Abidin_the_Great