- Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty in Kashmir. - His reign is noted for peace, prosperity, and economic reforms. - Suyya was Avantivarman's engineer who carried out major irrigation works. - These works resulted in increased grain production and lower prices.
Consider the following statements with reference to the Utpala dynasty of Kashmir : 1. Avantivarman, the founder, devoted his energies to the economic upliftment of his subjects. 2. Avantivarman's period in Kashmir is known for the engineering operations under his minister Suyya, resulting in the enormous increase of grains and fall in prices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Kashmir Sultanate (Shah Mir and Chak dynasties))
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Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
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