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India From 6th To 14th Century — Syllabus
Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science
What India From 6th To 14th Century covers in Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 9 Social Science · 2026-27
Topics in India From 6th To 14th Century
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Rajput Dynasties (6th to 12th Century)
- Six major Rajput dynasties ruled North India: Gurjara Pratihars, Garhwalas, Paramars, Chauhans, Solankis, and Chandelas
- Gurjara Pratihars: Founded by Harichandra, Nagabhatta defended against Arab invasions, Mihir Bhoj expanded the kingdom
- Garhwalas: Founded by Chandradeva, Govindachandra conquered Magadha, Malwa and expanded to Orissa
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Karkotas of Kashmir (625-855 CE)
- Founded by Raja Durlabhavardhana in 625 CE, ruled for 230 years
- Lalithaditya Muktapeeda (724-760 CE) was the most famous ruler who ruled for 36 years
- Lalithaditya defeated Yashovarma of Kanauj and Shahi dynasty of Kabul
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Afghan Invaders
- Mahmud Ghazni (997-1030): Invaded India 17 times, attacked Somnath temple, defeated Raja Jaipala and other rulers
- Mahmud Ghazni's court scholar Alberuni wrote 'Tarik-ul-hind'
- Mohammed Ghori (1149-1206): Aimed to establish Turkish rule in India
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Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526)
- Five dynasties: Ghulam (Slave), Khilji, Tughlaq, Sayyed, and Lodhi
- Ghulam Dynasty: Qutubuddin Aibak (founder), Iltamush, Razia Sultan (first woman ruler), Balban
- Khilji Dynasty: Jalaluddin (founder), Allauddin Khilji (most famous - administrative, military, economic reforms)
Key Concepts
Six major Rajput families ruled NorthFounded by Raja DurlabhavardhanaMahmud Ghazni (997Five dynasties ruled successivelyVarious sultans implemented significant reforms
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- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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