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May 31, 2023
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Dantidurga of Rashtrakutas

Dantidurga of Rashtrakutas The founder of the Rashtrakuta empire is King Dantidurga who ruled an area in Berar. He is said to have...

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May 31, 2023
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Rashtrakuta Dynasty

Rashtrakuta Dynasty The Rashtrakuta empire is yet another great empire that is one of the greatest in Indian history. It was on par with...

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May 31, 2023
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Decline of Pratiharas

Decline of Pratiharas The Pratihara empire reached its height under Mahendrapala, son of Mihir Bhoj. From 890 AD to 910 AD. Then...

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May 31, 2023
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Avanijanasharaya Pulakeshin:

Avanijanasharaya Pulakeshin: The Chalukyas of Navsari ruled what are parts of modern-day Maharashtra and Southern Gujarat. A Viceroy...

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May 30, 2023
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Bappa Rawal defeats the Arabs:

Bappa Rawal defeats the Arabs: Bappa Rawal is considered as the founder of the Kingdom of Mewar under the Guhila dynasty. A legendary...

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May 30, 2023
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Yashodharman of Malwa

Yashodharman of Malwa Yashodharman of Malwa ruled a large empire traversing North, East, West and Central India from 515-545 AD, a long...

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May 30, 2023
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Skandagupta, conqueror of the Huns

Skandagupta, conqueror of the Huns Skandagupta is considered the last great ruler of the Gupta empire. He is said to have ruled from 455...

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May 30, 2023
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Dhruvaswamini…. Legend and Chandragupta

Dhruvaswamini…. Legend and Chandragupta Ramagupta, an Indian emperor was defeated by the Shakas. The Shaka king demanded his wife...

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May 30, 2023
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Chandragupta Vikramaditya, Chakravartin and vanquisher of Shakas

Chandragupta Vikramaditya, Chakravartin and vanquisher of Shakas Perhaps the most illustrious Indian emperor ever. Ruled the Gupta empire...

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There were three famous Chandraguptas as Indian Emperors

There were three famous Chandraguptas as Indian Emperors The name Chandragupta has been used by not one or two but by three famous Indian...

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May 30, 2023
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Gautamiputra Satkarni defeats the Shakas

Gautamiputra Satkarni defeats the Shakas The Shakas continued to occupy North West India, parts of North India and West and Central...

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King Vikramaditya of Ujjain defeated the Shakas:

King Vikramaditya of Ujjain defeated the Shakas: Indo-Greek kingdoms conquered parts of North West India in the second century BC. They...

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May 30, 2023
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Pushyamitra Shunga, the saviour of India :

Pushyamitra Shunga, the saviour of India : The Maurya Empire weakened towards the end of Ashoka’s reign and during that of his...

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May 30, 2023
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Chandragupta Maurya’s victory over Seleucus Nicator

Chandragupta Maurya’s victory over Seleucus Nicator Seleucus Nicator, a Greek General, after some years of Alexander’s death, took over...

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Seleucus Nicator

Seleucus Nicator After the death of Alexander in 323 BC, there was a struggle between his Generals. The General who came to power in the...

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Kalyan Rishi death while with Alexander

Kalyan Rishi death while with Alexander Kalyan Rishi travelled with Alexander into Persia, where, at the age of 73, he got exhausted and...

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Alexander almost killed in the battle with Malli in India

Alexander almost killed in the battle with Malli in India Alexander’s army refused to cross the Beas river and mutinied. His General...

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May 30, 2023
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Resistance to Alexander in India.

Resistance to Alexander in India. Alexander, when he invaded India, encountered severe resistance the like of which he had not...

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May 30, 2023
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Why did Alexander retreat from India?

Why did Alexander retreat from India? After the battle with Porus in 326 BC, on account of having to cross the river Jhelum, meeting...

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