| Jamshid جمشید | |||||
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| Sultan of Kashmir | |||||
| 3rdSultan of Kashmir | |||||
| Reign | 6 July 1342 – 6 May 1343 | ||||
| Coronation | 1342 | ||||
| Predecessor | Shamsu'd-Din Shah | ||||
| Successor | Alau'd-Din Shah | ||||
| Died | 1343 (1344) Kashmir, Shah-Mir Sultanate | ||||
| Burial | Kashmir | ||||
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| Dynasty | Shah Mir dynasty[1] | ||||
| Father | Shamsu'd-Din Shah Mir | ||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
Jamshid Shah Miri (Kashmiri andPersian:جمشید شاہ میری) also known asJamshid Shah orJamshed Shah) was the thirdSultan of Kashmir who ruled from 1342 to 1343.
Jamshid was born in the wake of his fatherShah Mir's military and serviced exertion inKashmir during the invasion ofMongol commander Zulchu in the early 14th century.[2] Jamshid grew up along with his brotherAli Sher in the court ofRinchan and laterUdayanadeva.[3]
Jamshid's sheer expertise and martial adeptness with regards to his strong nature were well cherished even by the Maharaja himself. By gaining the trust of Maharaja Udayanadeva, Jamshid was appointed as the governor of Kamraj, the office which solidified his armoured wall even further.[4]
Jamshid carried his laws in the region and worked efficiently for the people of Kamraj. Warmly welcomed, he established himself inSopore from where the orders were executed. Jamshid carried out his role as a governor till Shah Mir started anarmed rebellion against theMaharani Kota.[5]
Jamshid supported his father in his campaign against the Maharani. He played a crucial role in subduing the Lohara army. In 1339, Shah Mir overcame the Lohara forces and revived the Kashmir Sultanate, once established by Rinchan,[6] by founding his own dynasty namedShah Mir after him. He also proclaimed himself the 2nd Sultan of Kashmir while Jamshid was selected as the heir apparent. Jamshid was also appointed in other important offices in the government of his father.[7]