Kashmir Civil War (1419–1420)

The Kashmir Civil War was a short-lived yet prominent war of succession over the throne of Kashmir that lasted from late 1419 until mid 1420. The conflict was a dynastic clash between Sultan Ali Shah and his younger brother Shahi Khan (Zainu'l-Abidin).

Kashmir Civil War

Sasnu coin issued by Zainu'l-Abidin (c. 1460s)
DateDecember 1419–July 1420
Location
Kashmir Sultanate (primarily Srinagar, Uri and Thanna)
Result

Allied Zainu'l-Abidin–Jasrat Victory

  • Zainu'l-Abidin is enthroned as Sultan of Kashmir
Belligerents
Forces loyal to Zainu'l-Abidin
Khokhar Kingdom
Diplomatic support:
Sindh Sultanate		 Forces loyal to Ali Shah
Diplomatic support:
Jammu Kingdom
Delhi Sultanate
Commanders and leaders

Zainu'l-Abidin
Jasrat

Fath Khan Samma

Ali Shah †

Bhim Dev
Khizr Khan
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