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Turk Shahis

665 CE – 822 CE · about 157 years

The Turk Shahis ruled from Kabul and Gandhara, resisting the early Arab expansion from Sistan for over a century. Their rule mixed Buddhist, Hindu and Zoroastrian culture. Their Brahmin minister Kallar overthrew them and founded the Hindu Shahis.

Key facts

Dates665 CE – 822 CE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsKabul, Udabhandapura
Religion(s)Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism

Before & after

Followed by

Hindu Shahis

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.