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…
Battle of Chach or Battle of Chaach , 1008 CE It was fought between the Mahmud of Ghazni and the Hindu Shahi ruler Anandapala, near Hazro (in the Attock district of Punjab Province of Pakistan) in 1008 CE. (Image Source: Wikipedia) It was Mahmud’s sixth raid on India. Anadapala’s army was led by his son,…
Chintamani-Sarnika, Dasbala Chintamani-Sanika (1055 CE) is a work of Dasbala, the court poet of Paramara king Bhoja. Dabala, an astronomer, came from Saurashtra, now in Rajasthan. He belonged to the Buddhist sect. His two important works are: Chintamani-Sarnika (1055) Karanakamalamartanda (1058) indicates he belonged to the Brahma School of astronomy. These texts deal with calendar…
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,…
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…
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…
