#MaharaniDidda
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-28
Abhinavagupta stepped forward and poured the sacred water of Kapileśvara upon Diddā’s lips. Bending down before her and placing his…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-27
Hearing this news, Didda’s own faith even in her own blood was shattered. The whole world might rise against her,…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-26
Didda sat upon the throne of Kashmir with Nandigupta in her arms. Seated on the throne, she declared in a…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-25
Didda said, “I never wanted to be a goddess. I am a human being made of flesh and blood. I…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-24
Today she was not the Queen Mother; today she was simply a mother, rejoicing wholeheartedly in her son’s wedding. Even…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-23
Didda was an exceptionally intelligent woman. Having moved through countless blows and counterblows since birth, she had learned to understand…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-21
To build the Kashmiri army, Didda adopted several special methods. She selected for this force individuals who possessed certain unique…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-20
Didda realized that a section of the ministers and the army was completely under Phalgun’s control, and that to bring…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-18
After Didda’s arrival the anarchy in Kashmir had been reduced to some extent. She had gifted Kashmir a young prince.…
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Maharani Didda: Witch Queen of Kashmir-17
Didda drew her son close to her chest and broke into a triumphant smile. It felt to her as though…
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