didda (c. 924 - 1003) was the ruler of kashmir. she ruled from 980 ad to 1003 ad. she also ruled kashmir from 958 ad to 980 ad. she ruled for her son amd grandsons. in 980, she became an independent ruler. most information about her comes from the book "rajatarangini". it was written by kalhan in the twelfth century. she was known as "the catherine of kashmir". she was also known as "the witch queen".