Found 88 Articles for Ancient Indian History

Introduction Sayyid Dynasty was the fourth of the Delhi sultanate. Khzir Khan took this dynasty to the throne in 1414 AD. This dynasty claimed themselves to be the direct descendants of Prophet Muhammad. Soon after their fall, the Lodi dynasty took to the throne in 1451 AD. They marked the end of the Sultanate era. Image 1: Map of the Sayyid Dynasty (Maps created from DEMIS Mapserver, which are public domain. Koba-chan Territorial area: पाटलिपुत्रSchwartberg Atlas p.148, Map of the Sayyid Dynasty, CC BY-SA 3.0) Sayyid Dynasty Rulers The eminent rulers of this dynasty have been mentioned ... Read More

Introduction: Founder of Rashtrakutas The dynasty of Rashtrakuta was founded by an eminent ruler Dantivarman or Dantidurga from 735–756. All territories that were located between Godavari and Vima were captured by Dantivarman. The kingdoms that were captured by Dantivarman included − Kalinga Kosala Kanchi SrisrilM alava and Lata. Dantivarman also captures Maharastra after defeating Kirtivarma, a major Chalukya king. Some major inscriptions of Chalukya kings highlighted that Rashtrakutas were vassals of Chalukyas. Some major emperors of Rashtrakutas include Dantidurga (735-756), Dhruva Dharavarsha (780–793), Amoghavarsha III (936–939), and Khottiga Amoghavarsha (967 – 972). The mother language of Rashtrakutas ... Read More

Introduction Provincial Kingdoms of Medieval India were aroused in the wake of the downfall of the Delhi Sultanate in various parts of India. The major kingdoms that emerged after the disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate include the Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms. Image 1 − Map of the Delhi Sultanate Several important provinces of medieval India include Kashmir, Jaunpur, Bengal, Gujarat, Malwa, Mewar (Udaipur), Marwar, Khandesh (South India), The Bahmani Kingdom (South India), and Kingdom of Vijayanagara in South India. Overview of Provincial Kingdoms of Medieval India Some major provincial kingdoms of medieval India are mentioned below. ... Read More

Introduction The Persian and Greek Invasion was one of the key historical places in ancient India. The former group took the charge to invade India, and later by the latter. Image 1 − India under Maurya rule c. 250 BCE India had a huge diversity in terms of culture since the ancient age and most of the cultures were adapted from the external parts of India. Macedonian Greek and Persian citizens were attracted by the culture of the country and they wanted to become a part of the diversity. People like Persian and Greeks were also attracted ... Read More

Introduction Pallavas were commonly known as the followers of Hinduism and they offered lands and gifts to the Gods and Brahmins as a part of their traditional values. The people of the Pallava dynasty used to follow Aswamedha and Vedic rituals. It was also known that they had almost 100 Buddhist monasteries and 80 temples in Kanchipuram. This information was noticed by the Chinese monk Xuanzang when he visited India during the Narasimhavarman reign. During this period, there were political tensions related to geopolitical aspects, which led to a strife between the Pallavas of Kanchipuram, the Chalukyas of Badami and ... Read More

Introduction Pallavas were the renowned ruling dynasty in Southern India. The kingdom of Pallavas was spread from Kanchipuram to the River Kaveri. A continuous clash was going on between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas. Their dynasty did not last very long and was finally replaced by the Chola and Rashtrakuta dynasties. In the time of Pallavas, they built many temples such as Mahabalipuram’s Shore Temple and Kanchipuram’s Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple. Who were the Pallavas? Pallavas were the formidable power of South India that was raised around the 4th century AD. They ruled India for around 500 years. The establisher of ... Read More

Introduction Pala Empire’s first king was Gopala I and he was the son of Vapyata, a warrior. The fatherland of the Pala was Varendra, a place from North Bengal. Their ethnic origin is still unknown; however, many people believed that they were descended from the solar dynasty. The most important fact about the Pala was that they did not belong to any royal blood. The Pala Empire Image 1 − Map of the Pala Empire in Asia The Pala Empire ruled the subcontinent of India from 750 CE to 1161 CE. The name Pala came from the Prakrit word ... Read More

Introduction The Later Vedic Culture began in 1000 B.C and continued till 600 BC. The major focus of the Aryans during this period was to see their kingdom expand. They also took over the non-Aryans, who were forced to settle in their society. The most significant aspect of this era was the emergence of the caste system. Image 1 − Late Vedic Period India 1100bc to 500bc Avantiputra7, Late Vedic Culture (1100-500 BCE), CC BY-SA 3.0 About Later Vedic Culture The Aryans set their foot in the Sapta Sendhvatah region engulfing the land of seven rivers, ... Read More

Introduction King Harshavardhana belonged to the Pushyabhuti or Vardhana dynasty. Prabhakar Vardhana, the father of the great king. Image 1 − Harshavardhana's Time's Coins King Harshavardhana, was the founder of the Vardhana dynasty. King Harshavardhana ruling time began from 606 CE and ended in 647 CE. His dynasty was spread from the north to the northwest as well as the southern part of India. His dynasty was starting in the Northern region and ends in the Narmada region which was the southern part of India. The capital of The Pushyabhuti dynasty was Kannauj at the ... Read More

Introduction For 200 years, India was ruled by Britishers. The war for independence was not simple, and it was not achieved in a single day. Many revolts were won and lost, leading to India's independence. The Sepoy Mutiny, also known as the 1857 Revolt, was a massive insurrection. Overview On May 10th, 1857, sepoys of East India Company (EIC) from Meerut started a rebellion against the rule of the company. In history, this rebellion is addressed by various other names - The Sepoy Mutiny, the Revolt of 1857, the Indian Insurgency, etc. The revolt of 1857 was the first ... Read More