Ali Shah Chak

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Ali Shah Chak
Ruler of Kashmir
Emperor of Kashmir
Reign1570-1578 CE
Predecessorunknown
SuccessorYousuf Shah Chak
Names
Ali Shah Chak
ReligionIslam

Ali Shah Chak was a ruler of Kashmir and father of Yousuf Shah Chak.[1] He ruled from 1570 AD to 1578 AD. The origins of the Chaks are unclear, some claim they were originally were Dards, residents of the Gilgit- Hunza area. They successfully resisted the attempts of Babur and Humayun to annex Kashmir.[2] He dethroned Hassan Shah Chak in 1570 AD and became the new king of Kashmir.[3] He died in 1578 AD and was buried in Srinagar, Kashmir.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Tareekh Kashmir Page No. 80 Book Published by Mosvi Publishers
  2. ↑ Tareekh Kashmir Page No. 103 Book Published by Mosvi Publishers
  3. ↑ Tareekh Kashmir Page No. 201 Book Published by Mosvi Publishers
  4. ↑ Tareekh Kashmir Page No. 201 Book Published by Mosvi Publishers


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