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 … [Read more...]
Slave Dynasty (Ghulam Dynasty, Mamluk Dynasty) in India
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 … [Read more...]
Rashtrakuta Dynasty | Rastrakuta Empire
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 … [Read more...]
Chola Administration | Chola Administration System
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 … [Read more...]
Biography and History of King Harshavardhana
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 … [Read more...]
Pallavas - Culture, Literature, Art and Architecture
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 … [Read more...]
Pallava Dynasty | Pallava Kings | Pallavas of Kanchi
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 … [Read more...]
Kaivarta Revolt | Kaivarta Revolt of Bengal
The Kaivarta Revolt of Bengal is one of the most famous revolt in the history of Bengal. Vigrahapala III was succeeded by his son Mahipala II in 1070 A.D. The previous reign was flooded with foreign invasions. A process of disintegration was in the air. Thus from the very beginning Mahipala II was … [Read more...]
The Palas of Bengal
The Pala rule of Bengal continued for four centuries. During this period it marked a great epoch in the history of India. It was Sasanka who first dreamt of a Bengal empire and both Dharamapala and Devapala materialized it in the subsequent years. Under them Bengal was made the greatest power of … [Read more...]
Alexander’s Invasion in India
Alexander was born in 356 B.C. in Macedonia, a kingdom of Greece. Philip, his Father, was the ruler of Macedon. He received his education from Aristotle, the famous Greek philosopher. After the death of his father, Alexander ascended the throne at the age of twenty only. Within a few years following … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 54
- 55
- 56
- 57
- 58
- 59
- Next Page »