Rai Sahasi II
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Rai Sahasi II(Sinhasena), was the last Rajput[1][2] ruler of the Rai dynasty of the Sindh[3] in first half of 7th century AD. The Emperors of Rai dynasty were great patrons of Hinduism and Buddhism. This is consistent with the historical accounts from the times of Emperor Ashoka and Harsha because Indian monarchs never sponsored a state religion and usually patronized more than one faith. He succeeded his father Sinharus (Rai Sahiras II) and his empire extended up to Kashmir.[3]
The rule of Raja Sahasi II(Rai Sinhasena) ended in 632 AD. He was succeeded by his Hindu Brahmin chamberlain, Chach of Alor, who developed illicit sexual relations with Sahasi's wife (queen Rani Suhanadi).[4] Chach conspired with Rani Suhanadi and killed Raja Sahasi II and his brothers were sent to prison. Chach was married with the queen and became ruler of Sindh ending the rule of the Rai Dynasty and starting a line of Brahmin ruler-ship.[3] Chach ruled over Sind for about 68 years from 632-700.[3]
References
- ^ Harsha and His Times: A Glimpse of Political History During the Seventh Century A.D. by Bireshwar Nath Srivastava (Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office, 1976)
- ^ The historical background of Pakistan and its people by Ahmed Abdulla (Tanzeem Publishers, 1973)
- ^ a b c d Chach Nama - The queen falls in love with Chach who becomes the Ruler through her love. - The passing away of Sáhasi Rái from this world.- Chach son of Seláij ascends the throne.
- ^ Chach Nama
Further reading
- The Chach-nama. English translation by Mirza Kalichbeg Fredunbeg. Delhi Reprint, 1979.
- Wink, Andre, Al Hind the Making of the Indo Islamic World, Brill Academic Publishers, January 1, 1996, ISBN 90-04-09249-8 pg.
- Elliot, Henry Miers, The History of India, as Told by Its Own Historians. The Muhammadan Period. Volume 1, Adamant Media Corporation, ISBN 0-543-94726-2
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