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Shamsu'd-Din Shah Mir (Persian: سلطان شمس الدین شاه میر, romanized: Sultān Mīr Shams ad-Dīn Shāh; c. 1300 – 6 July 1342), also known simply as Shah Mir or Shah Mirza, was the second Sultan of Kashmir and founder of the Shah Mir dynasty. Shah Mir is believed to have come to Kashmir during the rule of Suhadeva, where he rose to prominence. After the death of Suhadeva and his brother, Udayanadeva, Shah Mir proposed marriage to the reigning queen, Kota Rani. She refused and continued her rule for five months till 1339, appointing Bhutta Bhikshana as prime minister. After the death of Kota Rani, Shah Mir established his own kingship, founding the Shah Mir dynasty in 1339, which lasted till 1561.

Quick facts about Shah Mir

  • Full name: Shah Mir
  • Born: http://www
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q7461311

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Who is Shah Mir?

Shamsu'd-Din Shah Mir (Persian: سلطان شمس الدین شاه میر, romanized: Sultān Mīr Shams ad-Dīn Shāh; c. 1300 – 6 July 1342), also known simply as Shah Mir or Shah Mirza, was the second Sultan of Kashmir and founder of the Shah Mir dynasty.

What is Shah Mir known for?

Shamsu'd-Din Shah Mir (Persian: سلطان شمس الدین شاه میر, romanized: Sultān Mīr Shams ad-Dīn Shāh; c. 1300 – 6 July 1342), also known simply as Shah Mir or Shah Mirza, was the second Sultan of Kashmir and founder of the Shah Mir dynasty.

When was Shah Mir born?

Shah Mir was born on http://www.

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