Major Dynasties (750 – 1200 AD)
Who were the kings of India from 700 to 1200 AD?
From 700 to 1200 AD, India was ruled by some great rulers. 1- king Vastsaraj and King Nagabhatta I, ruled India for years. They both belonged to Protihara dynasty. 2- King Devapala and King Dharmapala ruled India for a long time.
What was the early medieval period of India 750 to 1200?
The period between AD 750 and AD 1200 is referred to as an early medieval period of Indian History. It was earlier treated by historians as a ‘dark phase’. It was so because during this time the whole country was divided into numerous regional states which were busy fighting with each other.
What happened in 1200 AD in India?
Approximately in the year 1200, the Delhi Sultanate conquered northern India, pressed from Iran and Afghanistan by the Mongol Empire. This Muslim empire spread Islam in India and caused the decline of Buddhism.
Who ruled India 750 AD?
The Yadavas or Seuna dynasty ruled a kingdom spanning from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, comprising present-day Maharashtra, north Karnataka, and parts of Madhya Pradesh. They were initially feudatories of the Western Chalukyas but later on, they declared independence and founded a sovereign kingdom.
What are the major dynasties of India?
The important dynasties in Ancient India include the Haryanka Dynasty, Shishunaga Dynasty, Nanda Dynasty, Mauryan Dynasty, Indo-Scythians Kingdom, Kushans/ Yeuchi, Sunga dynasty, Kanva dynasty, Satavahanas, Ikshvaku dynasty, Chola Dynasty, Pandyan Dynasty, Chera Dynasty, Pallava Dynasty, and Chalukya Dynasty.
Major Dynasties (750 – 1200 AD)
Three major dynasties dominated this historical period. The Upper Gangetic plains and western India were governed by the Gurjara-Pratihara until the middle of the tenth century. The Pala people had supremacy over eastern India until the mid-9th century.
The fight between the three aforementioned kingdoms is known as the “tripartite struggle” because they were constantly at odds with one another and attempted to dominate the Gangetic area of north India.
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