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.
Fort Lal Kot was constructed by the Anangpal (r. 1051 – 1081 CE), the Tomar Rajputs who ruled from Delhi. The fort was constructed around numerous palaces and temples built by Anganpal. Therefore, the fort complex is called the “first city of Delhi”. Location: It is in the Qutub Minar complex in south Delhi’s Mehrauli…
Muhammad Ghori History Muhammad Ghori, also known as Sultan Shahab-ud-Din-Muhammad Ghori, was a prominent figure in the history of the Indian Subcontinent. Born in the Ghor region of present-day Afghanistan, he was member of the Ghurid Dynasty. Ghori is well-known for his crucial role in laying the foundation for Muslim rule in India. His invasions…
Bhojpur is a medieval Indian site on the Betwa river near Bhopal. The town was founded by King Bhoja (1010-1055 CE) of the Parmara Rajputs. Moreover, he constructed three large dams and a Shiva temple called Bhojeswar temple on a hill. The dams were built to contain the water from the rivers and rivulets into…
Saraswati valley Saraswati is an ancient river mentioned in the IVth book of the Rigveda. The text describes Saraswati as a sacred and mighty river. Its had confluence with Ganga and Yamuna at the Triveni Sangam. It is said to be located between the Satluj in the west and Yamuna in the East. It emptied…
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,…
Who was Firdausi? Firdausi was a poet of great stature in Persian literature, famous as a philosopher. He was a contemporary of Mahmud of Ghazni. He was born in the Khorasan region of the Samanid Empire (in present-day Iran). What are the works of Firdausi? Shahnameh Firdausi authored the famous work ‘Shahnameh’ (Book of Kings)…
