Medieval India

🏰 Medieval India – Easy SSC CHSL Study Guide with Emojis

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🕰️ Time Period

• 8th Century to 18th Century

👑 Early Medieval Kingdoms

• Rashtrakutas (King: Amoghavarsha) 🌄
• Pratiharas (King: Bhoja, title: Adivaraha) 🛡️
• Palas 🏞️
• Rajputs in North 🏹
• Cholas in South (King: Rajaraja, built Brihadisvara Temple) 🛕

⚔️ Major Struggles & Battles

• Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj: Rashtrakutas vs Pratiharas vs Palas ⚔️
• Prithviraj Chauhan III: Famous Rajput king 🏹
• Mohammed Ghazni: 17 raids on India, destroyed Somnath Temple 🕌
• Mohammed Ghori: Defeated Prithviraj Chauhan in 2nd Battle of Tarain 🏰

🏰 Delhi Sultanate Dynasties

• Slave Dynasty: Qutb-ud-din Aibak (first king), Raziya Sultana (female ruler), Balban (introduced Sijdah) 👑
• Khilji Dynasty: Jalal Ud Din Firuz Khilji (founder), Allauddin Khilji (ambitious, sent Malik Kafur to South India) 🏹
• Tuglaq Dynasty: Ghazi Malik (founder), Muhammad Bin Tughlaq (moved capital to Daulatabad), Firoz Shah Tuglaq (built Yamuna Canal) 🌊
• Sayyid Dynasty: Khizr Khan (founder), Allauddin Alam Shah (last ruler) 👑
• Lodi Dynasty: Bahlul Lodi (founder), Sikandar Lodi (founded Agra), Ibrahim Lodi (last ruler defeated by Babur) 🏰

🏯 Mughal Empire

• Founded by Babur in 1526 (descendant of Chenghez Khan & Timur) 🐅
• Humayun: Lost and regained kingdom, died falling from fort library 🏰
• Sher Shah Suri (Sur Empire founder): Built Sarais for travelers, defeated Humayun ⚔️
• Akbar: Crowned 1556, introduced Zabti & Batai land revenue systems, abolished Jizyah tax, built Fatehpur Sikri 🏛️
• Jahangir & Nur Jahan: Influential queen 👸
• Shah Jahan: Built Red Fort & Agra Fort 🏯
• Aurangzeb: Longest ruler (50 years), expanded empire, faced revolts ⚔️
• Last Mughal Emperor: Bahadur Shah II (1837-1857) 👑

🛡️ Marathas

• Founded by Shivaji (title: Haindava Dharmoddhaarak) 🦁
• Treaty of Purandar with Rajput Jai Singh I 🤝

📅 Important Dates to Remember

• 712 AD: Sindh invaded by Arabs (Mohd. Bin Qasim) 🕌
• 1191 AD: 1st Battle of Tarain (Prithviraj won) ⚔️
• 1192 AD: 2nd Battle of Tarain (Prithviraj defeated) ⚔️
• 1526 AD: Mughal Empire founded (Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi) 🐅
• 1556 AD: 2nd Battle of Panipat (Bairam Khan defeated Hemu) ⚔️
• 1605 AD: Death of Akbar 🏛️
• 1707 AD: Death of Aurangzeb ⚔️
• 1757 AD: Battle of Plassey (British defeated Siraj ud Daula) 🇬🇧

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🏰 Medieval Period of Indian History – Key Kingdoms & Rulers 👑

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🌏 Early Medieval Kingdoms (8th–12th Century)

• Pratiharas (Gurjara-Pratiharas) 🛡️
  • Ruled much of North India (8th–10th century)¹.
  • Known for military strength, political stability, and contributions to art and culture.
• Palas 🏞️
  • Dominated eastern India, especially Bengal and Bihar.
  • Noted for patronage of Buddhism and universities like Nalanda.
• Rashtrakutas 🌄
  • Controlled Deccan and parts of South India.
  • Known for rock-cut architecture (Ellora Caves) and cultural achievements¹.

🏯 Southern Kingdoms (10th–14th Century)

• Western Chalukyas 🏛️
  • Ruled Deccan (Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh) from capitals at Manyakheta and Kalyani².
  • Notable rulers: Tailapa II, Satyashraya, Someshwara I, Vikramaditya VI.
  • Decentralized administration and architectural contributions.
• Kakatiyas 🏹
  • Ruled from Warangal (1163–1323 CE)².
  • Famous rulers: Rudrama Devi (one of the few female rulers), Prataparudra II.
  • Built iconic temples like Ramappa Temple.
• Yadavas of Devagiri 🏰
  • Ruled Deccan Plateau from Devagiri (Daulatabad) (12th–14th centuries)².
  • Important rulers: Bhillama, Simhana II, Ramchandra.
  • Known for the Gondeshwar Temple.
• Hoysalas 🐘
  • Based in Karnataka, famous for exquisite temple architecture.

🏝️ Eastern Kingdoms

• Pallavas 🏛️
  • Ruled Kanchipuram, famous for Mahabalipuram’s rock-cut temples¹.
  • Notable rulers: Simhavarman I, Mahendravarman I, Narasimhavarman I (“Great Wrestler”), Nandivarman II.
• Eastern Gangas 🌞
  • Ruled Kalinga (Odisha, parts of Andhra Pradesh, etc.) (11th–15th centuries)³.
  • Built the Konark Sun Temple (Narasimhadeva I) and Jagannath Temple (Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva).
  • Successfully resisted Muslim invasions and promoted temple architecture.
• Sena Dynasty 🏵️
  • Ruled Bengal in the 12th century after the Palas³.
  • Vijay Sen, Ballal Sena (introduced Kulīna system), Lakshman Sen (expanded empire).

⚔️ Rajput Kingdoms & Northern India

• Chauhan Kingdom 🏹
  • Led by Prithviraj III (Prithviraj Chauhan), dominant in North India (1165–1192 CE)³.
  • Famed for resistance against early Muslim invasions.

🗺️ Key Features of Medieval Indian Kingdoms

• Political Landscape:
  • Constant warfare, shifting alliances, and regional rivalries⁴.
  • Rise of large, centralized kingdoms and smaller clan-based states.
• Cultural Achievements:
  • Flourishing of temple architecture (Mahabalipuram, Konark, Ramappa).
  • Patronage of literature, art, and religion (Buddhism, Hinduism).
• Administration:
  • Hereditary monarchy, decentralized governance (notably under Western Chalukyas)².
  • Provinces, districts, and village-level administration.

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