Gurjara Pratihara Dynasty
- Gurjara is the name of race and Pratihara is the family name and these kings dominated parts of North-India and ruled from Kannauj as capital.
- Gurjar Pratiharas believe they were one of Agnikula clans of Rajputs, deriving their origin from a sacrificial fire pit (Agni Kundra) at Mount Abu.
- Harichandra is said to have laid the foundation of this dynasty in the 6th century.
Mihira Bhoja:
- Bhoja was a devotee of Vishnu and adopted the title of Adivaraha which is inscribed on some of his coins.
- Bhoja's kingdom extended to Narmada River in the South, Sutlej River in the North-West river and up to Bengal in the East. It extended over a large area from the foot of the Himalayas up to the river Narmada.
- He was a bitter enemy of the Muslim invasions who, according to an Arab chronicler, Sulaiman, maintained a large army and had a fine cavalry.
- Many temples made by him still survive. Teli Mandir, near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, marks the presence of Vishnu on earth. The temple's architecture, design, and layout feature an outstanding fusion of architectural styles. The roof resembles a Dravidian style while the decoration highlights the art of North India. He was a scholar and respected learned persons.
Mahendrapala:
- King of this dynasty belonging to 10th C.
- A Sanskrit scholar adorned his court by the name 'Rajashekara'.Few books of him are
Karpuramanjira
Kavyaniyamamsa
Kavyaniyamamsa
Bhuvanakhosham
Haravilasam
Viddhasalabhanjika
Rajyapala:
- King of this dynasty belonging to 11th C.
- In the year 1018 — Mohammad Ghazini invaded Kannauj destroyed and looted the wealth.
