Islam
According to historians, Islam was found in 6th -7th C AD.
Prophet Mohammed was the founder of this religion. He was born in Mecca in 571 AD and then he founded this religion there. He died in Medina in 632 AD. The spread of Islam started from Medina.
Islam was a revolting religion...
Southern Dynasties - Chola Dynasty
Southern Dynasties - Chola Dynasty
Cholas Dynasty (850 - 1175)
They ruled with Tanjavore as capital.
Parantaka- I
Important King was Parantaka-I He took the title called 'Madurai Konda'. His two inscription of Uttarameru, TN issued in 10th C says about the local self-governments.
Village...
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga
The Mitakshara is a vivrti (legal commentary) on the Yajnavalkya Smriti best known for its theory of 'inheritance by birth'.
The Dayabhaga is a Hindu law treatise written by Jirnutavahana (A Bengal Jurist of 12th Century) which primarily focuses on inheritance procedure....
Deccan Dynasties: Rashtrakutas and Kalyani Chalukyas
Deccan Dynasties
Rashtrakuta Dynasty (753-973 AD)
These were the most significant kings of the period. No Kings of other dynasty were able to stand before these kings. Their empire sways from North- South. Many dynasties...
Eastern Indian Dynasties - Palas and Sena
Eastern Indian Dynasties - Palas and Sena
For 350 years Palas were rulers of Bihar and Bengal for next 100 years thereafter Sena's were rulers of Bihar and Bengal.
Palas Dynasty :
It was ruled by a Buddhist...
Chauhan (Chahamana) and Gahadavala dynasties
Chauhan (Chahamana) and Gahadavala dynasties
Chauhan or Chahamana:
These were the masters of Rajasthan ruled with 'Ajmer' as capital.
Prithviraj Chauhan III:
He is the last king and great king of this dynasty ruled from 1179 - 1192.
A scholar in his court 'Chand Bardai' - He wrote...
Paramara or Pawar Dynasty and Solanki Dynasty
Paramara or Pawar Dynasty and Solanki Dynasty
Paramara or Pawar Dynasty
These ruled over MP with Dhar (ancient Dhara Nagari) as capital.
Upendra founded this dynasty in 800 C.
Bhoja:
Bhoja one great king...
Chandela Dynasty
Chandela Dynasty
Ruled over Bundelkhand (Bundelkhand has also known jaijak bhukti or Jejaka bhukti). The region is now divided between the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with the larger portion lying in...
Muslim Invaders — a little insight
Muslim Invaders - a little insight
First Invader:
Mohammed Bin Khasim (Bin means son of and Bintey for daughter of). He invaded India in 712 AD.
Second Invader: Mohammed Ghazini
Ghazini now in Afghanistan is the capital city of his empire.
He invaded India in 11th century...
Gurjara Pratihara Dynasty
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...