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The Pallava dynasty was a royal dynasty in southern India that ruled from the 3rd to the 9th centuries AD. The Pallavas were known for their patronage of architecture and the arts, and their capital was at Kanchipuram. They also played an important role in the spread of Buddhism in the region. The dynasty was…
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The Battle of Panipat refers to three significant battles fought near the town of Panipat in northern India during the medieval period: Three Battles of Panipat in brief 1. First Battle of Panipat (1526): The very first Panipat Battle took place between the forces of Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire, and Ibrahim Lodi,…
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Below is the list of Foreign Travellers who visited India in the Medieval Period during the reign of various rulers. 1. Marco Polo from Italy : 1288-1292 AD : Pandya Kingdom 2. Ibn-e-Batuta from Morocco : 1333-1342 AD during the reign of : Mohammad Bin Tughlaq 3. Niccolò de’ Conti from Italy : 1420-1422 ADduring…
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The Maratha Empire was a Hindu-dominated empire in India that existed from the 17th to the 18th century. It was founded by Shivaji in 1674 and expanded by his successors, including his son Sambhaji and grandson Shahu. The empire controlled much of present-day India, including the regions of Maharashtra, northern Karnataka, and parts of Gujarat,…
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The Vedic period is the period of ancient Indian history during which the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, were written. It is traditionally dated to have occurred between 1500 BCE and 500 BCE, although the exact dates are still a matter of scholarly debate. During this period, early Indian society was primarily organized…
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The Seuna Dynasty, also known as the Yadava dynasty was a Hindu dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region of South India from the 11th to the 14th centuries CE. The dynasty was founded by Dridhaprahara, who established the city of Devagiri as his capital. Over the course of the next several centuries, the Yadavas…
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The Mahajanapadas were ancient Indian kingdoms or republics that existed between the 6th century BCE to 4th century BCE. There were 16 major Mahajanapadas and several smaller ones, which were located in the regions of present-day India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The names of the 16 major Mahajanapadas are: Anga Magadha Kosala Vajji or Vriji…
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The Andhra Ikshvakus were a dynasty that ruled over the ancient kingdom of Andhra in what is now the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. They were descendants of the Ikshvaku dynasty, which was founded by the mythological king Ikshvaku, the son of Vaivasvata Manu. Origin & Timelines The Andhra Ikshvakus ruled from the 2nd century…
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