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Gujarat: The Solankis of Gujarat

The Solankis were also one of the Agnikula clans of the Rajputs, however, it is believed that they descend from the Badami Chalukyas. The Capital of Solankis was...

May 26, 2011

Malwa: The Parmaras of Malwa

The Parmaras established themselves rulers of Malwa in central India in 9th century, ruling from their capital Dhar. They were able to rule till 1305 when Malwa was...

May 26, 2011

The Kalachuris of Chedi

The name Kalachuri is used for two dynasties. One of them ruled in Central India in Madhya Pradesh and Parts of Rajathan and other ruled in Karnataka. The...

May 26, 2011

Bundelkhand : Chandelas of Jejakabhukti

The ancient name of the Bundelkhand is Jejakabhukti, which corresponds to the old mahajanapada of Chedi. In medieval period, these countries had two dynasties named Chandelas and Kalachuris....

May 26, 2011

The Chauhans of Ajmer

The Chauhans were the feudatories of the Gurjar-Pratiharas who in the Battle of Rajasthan assisted Nagabhatta I to defeat and protect the borders from the Arab Invasions. But...

May 26, 2011

The Hegemony of Gurjar Pratiharas

The Gurjar Pratiharas ruled much parts of the Northern India from the 6th to 11th Century. They find their origin from Ujjain or Mandsaur. Due to the prowess...

May 26, 2011

The Origin of Rajputs & Agnikula Legend

The term Rajput starts coming in use from the 6th Century AD. They rose to prominence from the 6th century till 12th century and kept ruling in different parts of...

May 26, 2011

Delhi: The Dhillika of Tomars

Delhi has a long history and is known to be the city called Indraprastha during the epic times. But historically Delhi’s name is associated with a Tomar King...

May 26, 2011

Mahamud Ghaznavi

Mahamud of Ghazni was son of Subuktgeen who came into power in 971 and reigned till 1030 AD. The first conflict was with Jayapala. After Jayapala committed suicide,...

May 26, 2011

The Ghaznavid Empire

We know from the unconfirmed epic legends that Ghazni (located in Modern Afghanistan) was founded by a King of Yadu Dynsty named Raja Gaj in Post-Vedic Era. It...

May 26, 2011

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