Samgrāmarāja

Sangramraj or Samgrãmaraja (IAST: ) was the founder and first ruler of the Lohara dynasty in Kashmir from 1003 to 1028. During his reign, Mahmud of Ghazni attempted to invade Kashmir twice but suffered defeat and retreated in both the events.

Rule Sangramraja was born into the Lohara dynasty which, according to the Rajatarangini, was of Khasa origin.

Sangramaraja was adopted by his aunt Didda and appointed as her heir. He became the ruler of Kashmir upon the death of Didda on 8 August 1003. His rule lasted till 1028.

Sangramaraja's queen was Srilekhā, who was very talented and advised Sangramaraja in his rule and when Mahmud of Ghazni attempted to invade Kashmir.

Battles against Mahmud of Ghazni

In 1014, Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the Kabul Shahi kingdom. The Kabul Shahi ruler Trilochanapala appealed to Sangramaraja for assistance against Mahmud. Sangramaraja responded by sending a large army under his commander-in-chief, Tunga to aid Trilochanapala. In the ensuing battle, Trilochanapala was defeated. In 1021, Mahmud again attempted to invade Kashmir, but was again not able to advance beyond the Loharkot fort, due to heavy snowfall. After the two failed invasion attempts, he did not attempt to invade Kashmir again.