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Who defeated the last known Pandya king, Parakramadeva?
Who defeated the last known Pandya king, Parakramadeva?
The Pratiharas suffered a series of defeats after the rule of Mihirbhoja.
The Pratiharas suffered a series of defeats after the rule of Mihirbhoja.
True
What significant achievement is attributed to Mahendrapala I?
What significant achievement is attributed to Mahendrapala I?
Conquest of Magadha and northern Bengal
The Chola dynasty ruled over Tamil Nadu and parts of __________.
The Chola dynasty ruled over Tamil Nadu and parts of __________.
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Match the following rulers with their significant contributions:
Match the following rulers with their significant contributions:
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Which battle did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi?
Which battle did Babur defeat Ibrahim Lodi?
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Sikandar Lodi was known for his tolerance towards other religions.
Sikandar Lodi was known for his tolerance towards other religions.
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Who was the last Sayyid king before the rise of the Lodhi dynasty?
Who was the last Sayyid king before the rise of the Lodhi dynasty?
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Babur wrote his autobiography titled __________ in Turki.
Babur wrote his autobiography titled __________ in Turki.
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Match the rulers with their descriptions:
Match the rulers with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Medieval History Capsule 750-1200 AD
- This period is divided into two parts: 750-1000 AD and 1000-1200 AD
- The first phase saw prominent powers like Gurjara Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas
- These powers frequently clashed in the Gangetic region (Tripartite Struggle)
- The second phase (1000-1200 AD) saw the decline of these large empires and the emergence of smaller kingdoms
- These smaller kingdoms faced Turkish attacks by Mahmud of Ghazni and Muhammad Ghori in the 11th and 12th centuries, but ultimately succumbed due to disunity
The Chalukyas
- The Chalukyas' history is categorized into three periods: Early Western (6th-8th century), Later Western (7th-12th century), and Eastern (7th-12th century)
- Pulakesin I (543-566) was the first independent ruler of Badami (Vatapi).
- Pulakesin II (610-642), known as the most famous Chalukyan king, contemporaneously ruled with Harshavardhana.
- He defeated Harshavardhana on the Narmada river.
- By 631, the Chalukyan empire extended across the entire region.
Pallavas
- The Pallava dynasty rose when the Satavahana dynasty declined.
- Shivaskandavarman is considered a founder.
- Kanchipuram was the capital.
- Simhavishnu, son of Simhavarma II, was significant in 575 AD.
- During Nandivarma II's reign, the Pallavas experienced reunification.
- Dantivarma, who reigned for 54 years, was their prominent ruler.
Pandyas
- The Pandyas were an ancient dynasty in South India mentioned in ancient texts.
- Nedunchazian was a notable king.
- They established the Sangam, a Tamil academy.
- Their power diminished due to Kalabhras invasions, the Pandyas rose again in the 6th century, with Dundungan a key ruler
Cholas
- The Chola dynasty ruled parts of South India (Tamil Nadu) and Karnataka (9th-13th centuries).
- Vijayalaya captured Tanjore, establishing their kingdom.
- Rajaraja Chola (985-1014) and Rajendra Chola (1014-1044) were important rulers who extended their empire. They conquered Orissa, Bengal, Burma, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands; Rajendra also conquered Sri Lanka.
Rashtrakutas
- Dhantidurga (735-756) founded this kingdom.
- Krishna I, son of Dhantidurga, built the Kailasa temple at Ellora.
- Amoghavarsha Nrupatunga I (814-887) was the most prominent ruler
Pratiharas
- Also known as Gurjar Pratiharas, they defended western India from Arab invasions.
- Mihirbhoja, known as Bhoja, revived their empire.
- Nagabhatta I defended western India from Arab invasions.
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