Khadag Rai’s Gwalior manuscript names 18 Tomara kings. It says Delhi was initially ruled by the legendary king Vikramaditya. However, Delhi was deserted after his death for 792 years.
Bilan Deva of the Tomara dynasty re-established the city of Delhi in 736 CE.
The manuscript also mentions Prithvi-III of the Chahamanas.
Vagehlas were a dynasty that ruled from Dholka in Gujarat during the 13th century CE. They descended from a family that had served under the Chaulukya kings. Later they became the vassals of the Chaulukyas. Finally, during the reign of Bhima II, the Vaghelas became the de facto rulers of the Chaulukya kingdom. They were…
Somnath Temple is located in Parabhas Patan in Veraval, Gujarat. It is considered the first among the 12 jyotirlingas shrined of Shiva. The temple is known for being an essential point of interest for the Muslim invader and rulers due to its riches. Its wealth was looted multiple times, starting with Mahmud of Ghazni. Moreover,…
It is dated to the early 18th century, built by Raja Bhimdev I of the Solanki Dynasty in 1026 CE. The Solankis were a branch of the later Chalukyas. Features: Suryakund: There is a massive rectangular stepped tank called the Surya kund in front of it. This hundred-square-metre rectangular pond is perhaps the grandest temple…
Ain-i-Akbari is the third in the three-volume set Akbarnama written by Abul Fazl. It discusses Akbar’s administration. It is divided into 5 books (daftars): Book number Book Name Deals with 1 Manzil-Abadi Imperial household and its maintenance. 2 Sipah-Abadi Servants of the throne, the military and civil services 3 Mulk-Abadi Fiscal side of the empire…
Seljuk Empire or the Greater Seljuk Empire (1040–1157 CE) Seljuks were a Turkic tribe that gained control over Syria, Iran and Trans-Oxiana, after the death of Mahmud of Ghazni in 1041 CE. The Seljuks were descendants of a tribal chief named Seljuk, originally from trans-Oxus near the Aral Sea. The Greater Seljuk Empire was founded…
Kamil ut Tawarik or “The Complete History“, is a classic history book written by Ibn al-Athir. As per this book, Jayachandra was “the greatest king of India and possessed the largest territory”, and his army had a million soldiers and 700 elephants.
