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Rajput Age: New Ruler and States

Gujarat Board · Class 7 · Social Science

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Overview

The Rajput Age, spanning from 700 A.D. to 1200 A.D., was a significant period in Indian history when the vast empires of Harshvardhana and Pulkeshi-II broke into smaller, independent states. This era lasted about 500 years and saw the rise of many powerful Rajput kingdoms across North and South Indi

Key Concepts

The word 'Rajput' comes from 'Rajputra'

The word 'Rajput' comes from 'Rajputra' meaning 'son of a king.' Rajputs were brave warriors who ruled various kingdoms across India from the 8th to 1

After Emperor Harshvardhana's death in

After Emperor Harshvardhana's death in the 7th century, his vast empire in North India was divided into many small, independent kingdoms. Similarly, a

Major North Indian kingdoms included

Major North Indian kingdoms included: (1) Garhwal state of Kannauj - founded by Chandradev, with Govindchandra as a notable ruler; (2) Chandel dynasty

Prithviraj III was one of

Prithviraj III was one of the most famous Chauhan rulers who defeated Muhammad of Ghori in the first Battle of Tarai (1191 A.D.) near Thaneshwar and K

The Solanki (Chalukya) dynasty ruled Gujarat

The Solanki (Chalukya) dynasty ruled Gujarat and is considered the golden age of Rajput rule. Important rulers included Mulraj, Bhimdev-I, Siddhraj Ja

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the political fragmentation after the fall of Harshvardhana and Pulkeshi-II's empires
  • Learn about major Rajput dynasties in North India including Chauhan, Solanki, Chandel, and Parmar kingdoms
  • Study important South Indian dynasties like Chalukya, Rashtrakuta, Pallava, and Chola
  • Analyze the administrative system and governance during the Rajput era
  • Understand the impact of foreign invasions on Indian states

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