Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries — Chapter Summary
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Summary of Empires and Kingdoms 6th to 10th Centuries for CBSE Class 7 Social Science. Part of the CBSE Class 7 Social Science syllabus.
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Overview
After the decline of the Gupta Empire, India saw the rise of many regional kingdoms. No single empire could hold lasting control over the whole subcontinent. Harṣavardhana ruled from Kannauj, the Pālas rose in Bengal, the Gurjara-Pratihāras and Rāṣṭrakūṭas fought for power, and the Chālukyas, Pallav
Key Concepts
Harṣavardhana ascended the throne in 606
Harṣavardhana ascended the throne in 606 CE at Kannauj. He belonged to the Puṣhyabhūti dynasty, was a poet and dramatist, and supported scholars like
After Harṣa’s death in 647 CE
After Harṣa’s death in 647 CE, north India became politically unstable. The Pālas, Gurjara-Pratihāras, and Rāṣṭrakūṭas fought for control of Kannauj f
Gopāla became the first Pāla king
Gopāla became the first Pāla king in 750 CE. His successor Dharmapāla expanded the empire and founded Vikramaśhilā in the late 8th century on the bank
Nāgabhaṭa I founded the Gurjara
Nāgabhaṭa I founded the Gurjara-Pratihāra dynasty in the mid-8th century CE. King Bhoja built a large empire from Punjab and Kathiawar to Kannauj. The
Dantidurga became the first independent Rāṣṭrakūṭa
Dantidurga became the first independent Rāṣṭrakūṭa ruler by overthrowing the Chālukyas. Amoghavarṣa I ruled for 64 years, took the title Nṛipatunga, l
Learning Objectives
- Understand the major political powers that rose after the Gupta period.
- Identify the importance of Harṣavardhana, the Pālas, the Gurjara-Pratihāras, the Rāṣṭrakūṭas, the Chālukyas, the Pallavas, and the Cholas.
- Recognise how learning, religion, literature, and art developed during this period.
- Explain the role of monasteries, temples, trade, and land grants in society.
- Describe the impact of Hūṇa and Arab invasions on India.
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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