The decline of the Utpalasdynasty (855 AD-939 AD) in Kashmir, which succeeded the Karakotas, was primarily due to: |ForumIAS

[A] A concerted invasion by the Eastern Gangaruler Anantavarman Chodaganga.

[B] The outbreak of a major Buddhist-Hinducivil conflict over control of Shankaracharya Hill.

[C] The rise of a powerful local feudatoryclass known as the Damarasand the succession of weak rulers.

[D] The assassination of the last ruler, Partha, by the Arabinvaders from Sindh.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The Utpalasdynasty, which followed the Karakotas, saw a period of political instability. The two major factors leading to their decline and the transition to the Loharadynasty were:
1. The rise of powerful local feudal chiefs known as the Damaras, who wielded significant military and political power.
2. A series of weak rulersand internal strife.
(a), (b), and (d) are incorrect historical events for Kashmirat that time.