The first Muslim ruler of Kashmir was

Rinchin who was a Ladakhi prince was an able ruler and to secure his position in Kashmir, he wanted to embrace Hinduism. But spiritual Heads of Hindus refused him to admit him to Hindu religion. After that, Rinchin came in contact with a Sufi Saint Bulbul Shah and impressed by his teachings embraced Islam. He became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir and changed his name as Sultan Sadruddin.