King Raja Ganesha established a Hindu kingdom in Bengal and thereby assumed the little Danujamardanadeva. After the death of Ilyas Shah’s descendant Azam Shah, a state of disorder prevailed in Bengal. Within five years a Hindu chief, Raja Ganesh the Bengali wrested power from them. When King Raja Ganesh came in power in Bengal it … Read more

Badami Chalukya Dynasty For more than long 200 years the early Western Chalukyas better known as the imperial Chalukyas of Badami, the present Bijapore district, ruled over a vast tract of Deccan, from the middle of the sixth to the middle of the eighth century. Controversy exists among the scholars as regards the origin of … Read more

The Bahmani kingdom (also Bahamani Kingdom, Bahmani Sultanate) of Deccan (South India) was founded by Alauddin Bahman Shah. It was an Islamic state. Background: The Bahmani kingdom came into existence when Muhammad-bin-Tughluq was the ruler of Delhi. The kingdom emerged as a challenge to his authoritarian rule. The eccentric policy of the Sultan of Delhi … Read more

Sultan Ghiyasuddin Balban was the ninth and the last remarkable and strong monarch of the slave dynasty (Ghulam dynasty, Mamluk dynasty). He was born in 1200 AD. The Mongols captured Balban at an early age and sold him as a slave. Later on, Iltutmish bought him. Balban was the son-in-law of Nasiruddin Mahmud. After the … Read more

Introduction Slave Dyansty in India is also referred to as Mamluk dynasty and Ghulam dynasty. It was founded by Qutubuddin Aibak. Muhammad Ghori died in 1206 A.D. and his Indian kingdom passed into the hands of his slave, and general Qutub-ud-din Aibak, whom Ghori had earlier appointed as the Governor of India. Muhammad Ghori’s death … Read more

Rashtrakutas originally originated from Satyaki, a Yadava chief of North India. The Rashtrakutas of Malkhed (Manyakheta) had earned a name for themselves. The Rashtrakuta Empire was a powerful kingdom during the period between 8th century and 10th century. The dynasty  was fortunate for having worthy kings. They were powerful, brave and able administrators. Dantidurga: The greatness of … Read more

The Chola Administration System The Chola administration system was very well organised and efficient. The administration of Chola dynasty was essentially monarchical in character where the king was at the helm of the administration and all executive legislative and military powers rested with him. A council of ministers and other high officials were there to advice … Read more

History and Biography of King Harshavardhana Introduction: King Harshavardhana, also known as Harsha, was the son of Prabhakara Vardhana. He is believed to be born on 590 AD. He was an emperor of Northern part of India. His capital was Kanauj. He ruled for 41 years from 606 A.D to to 647 A.D. After the … Read more

Pallava Dynasty – Culture, Literature, Art and Architecture The Pallavas should be specially remembered for their contribution to the cultural, literal, art and archeological history of South India. There was an all pervasive development during this period in literature, music, paintings, religion every walk of life. The Kings of Pallava Dynasty warmly patronised the Sanskrit … Read more

Pallavas The Pallavas founded their capital at Kanchipuram. Kanchipuram is popularly called “Kanchi”. Origin of Pallavas The decay of the Satavahana Empire facilitated the emergence of a number of new kingdoms on its ruins. Among them the Kings of Pallava Dynasty were the most noted, who occupied the south-eastern part of the Satavahana Empire and … Read more