The Vedic Society The Society of Vedic age can be divided into two ages: Early or Rig-Vedic age and The Later Vedic age. There is a great deal of difference between the social system of the early Vedic age and that of the later one. We have discussed about the Rig Vedic and Later … [Read more...]
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Administration of Vijayanagar Empire
Vijayanagar Empire Administration System The Vijayanagar administration system was centralized, elaborate and just. The history of the rise and fall of Vijayanagar Empire is primarily a history of constant wars and conflicts. It was natural that the administration of such a state would … [Read more...]
Raja Ganesha – The King of Bengal
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 … [Read more...]
Badami Chalukya Dynasty
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 … [Read more...]
Bahmani Kingdom (Bahmani Sultanate)
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 … [Read more...]
Ghiyasuddin Balban
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...]