• Dr. Shafia Bilkees

Abstract: In the whole Indian sub-continent, the only valley of Kashmir has its source of well-recorded ancient history. It has rich sources like Rajatarangini and Nilamata Purana which are the fullest and most authentic accounts of early Kashmir. These texts not only provide the authentic history of Kashmir but also highlight the power and agency of women in royal court culture in two essential ways as sovereign rulers in their rights and as powers behind the throne. Besides these sources, the other historians also gave a considerable picture of ancient and medieval women’s politics. During these times women had emerged from the domestic arena to the political stage. They distinguished themselves as powerful rulers, diplomats in peace and war, commanders of armies and had their treasures for the welfare of state affairs. Since the past they enjoyed remarkable freedom and yielded ample power which gave them a high status in the society. The main aim of this paper is to highlight the participation of women in the administration of the Kashmir region during ancient and medieval times.

Prominent, Persona, Catherine of Russia, Dethrone, Lilavati of Ceylone.

"Role of women in ancient and medieval politics of Kashmir.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.f404-f408, March-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303550.pdf

"Role of women in ancient and medieval politics of Kashmir.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no. ppf404-f408, March-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303550.pdf