Ancient Madhya Pradesh History

Ancient Period

• Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE): Madhya Pradesh was a part of the Indus Valley Civilization, with excavated sites like Eran, Ujjain, and Maheshwar.
• Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE): The region was inhabited by various tribes, including the Malavas, Avantis, and Dasarnas.
• Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE): Madhya Pradesh was a part of the Mauryan Empire, with the famous Buddhist monk, Ashoka, ruling from Ujjain.
• Shunga and Kanva Dynasties (185 BCE-30 CE): These dynasties ruled Madhya Pradesh after the decline of the Mauryan Empire.
• Satavahana Dynasty (30 BCE-230 CE): This dynasty played a significant role in the region's history, with their capital at Ujjain.
• Gupta Empire (320-550 CE): Madhya Pradesh was a part of the Gupta Empire, during which time Hinduism and Buddhism flourished.

Medieval Period

• Rajput Period (8th-12th century): Rajput clans like the Paramaras, Chandellas, and Bundelas ruled different parts of Madhya Pradesh.
• Delhi Sultanate (12th-14th century): The Delhi Sultanate conquered parts of Madhya Pradesh, with the Khalji and Tughlaq dynasties ruling from Delhi.
• Malwa Sultanate (14th-16th century): The Malwa Sultanate was established by Dilawar Khan, with its capital at Mandu.
• Mughal Empire (16th-18th century): Madhya Pradesh was a part of the Mughal Empire, with Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb ruling from Delhi.
• Maratha Rule (18th century): The Marathas conquered parts of Madhya Pradesh, with the Scindias ruling from Gwalior and the Holkars from Indore.

Ancient Period

• The Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE) had excavated sites in Madhya Pradesh, including Eran, Ujjain, and Maheshwar.
• During the Vedic Period (1500-500 BCE), various tribes inhabited the region, such as the Malavas, Avantis, and Dasarnas.
• The Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE) ruled Madhya Pradesh, with the famous Buddhist monk Ashoka ruling from Ujjain.
• The Shunga and Kanva Dynasties (185 BCE-30 CE) succeeded the Mauryan Empire in ruling the region.
• The Satavahana Dynasty (30 BCE-230 CE) had its capital at Ujjain and played a significant role in the region's history.
• The Gupta Empire (320-550 CE) saw a flourish of Hinduism and Buddhism in Madhya Pradesh.

Medieval Period

• Rajput clans like the Paramaras, Chandellas, and Bundelas ruled different parts of Madhya Pradesh during the 8th-12th century.
• The Delhi Sultanate (12th-14th century) conquered parts of Madhya Pradesh, with the Khalji and Tughlaq dynasties ruling from Delhi.
• The Malwa Sultanate (14th-16th century) was established by Dilawar Khan, with its capital at Mandu.
• The Mughal Empire (16th-18th century) ruled Madhya Pradesh, with Akbar, Shah Jahan, and Aurangzeb ruling from Delhi.
• The Marathas conquered parts of Madhya Pradesh in the 18th century, with the Scindias ruling from Gwalior and the Holkars from Indore.