Kings and Kingdoms of India
India has been one of the most sought after countries in the world. Fertile Gangetic plains, abundance of minerals, rivers and seas full of pristine water; our country is blessed with nature’s rich diversity. Rulers and invaders from around the world tried to capture the state from time to time. Fierce wars, mutinies to cultural fusion and intellectual exchange, the interaction with the other regions is reflecting in our lives.
History of India is so vast that shortened version will only lead to more curiosity. I’m doing the same. Brace yourself and go on the discovery to know about the Kingdoms who ruled and influenced India in the past 2500 years.
Founded by Chandragupta Maurya, Maurya Empire (322-187 BCE) is the largest political entity known to have existed in India’s history. Under the rule of Ashoka, it was expanded to about 5 million square Km. In the next 1500 years, India was ruled by various Dynasties.
The rule of Gupta dynasty is known to be the Golden age of India because academics, science, religion and political administration reached new heights during this period (319-543 CE).
In the period between the 7th and 11th century, the Tripartite struggle controlled the country that lasted for two centuries.
The struggle was between the Pratihara Empire, the Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire. From the fifth century, Chalukya, Chola, Pallava, Chera, Pandyan and Western Chalukya empires controlled south India.
Delhi Sultanate was founded in 1206 CE by Central Asian Turks. Based mostly in Delhi, Sultanate covered a large part of India. The empire is famous for being one of the few to defeat Mongols.
Many Hindu states like Vijayanagar, Gajapati, Ahom, Rajput states like Mewar emerged as big powers. The 15th century saw the rise of Sikhism. In the beginning of the 18th century, the Mughal empire suffered a decline which led others like Marathas, Sikhs, Nawabs of Bengal and Mysoreans to come into power.
Late 18th century to middle of 19th century. India was colonised by British East India Company. Dissatisfied with their rules, people of India rebelled against British government in 1857. 20th century beginning witnessed Indians struggling for freedom, blessed with the same on 15th August, 1947.
You might be interested in the chronology of events in Indian history. Hyperlinks have been added to help you satisfy your curiosity.
Kuru dynasty (c. 1200 BCE – 500 BCE)
Magadha dynasties
Ancient southern dynasties
Foreign invaders in north-western India
Satavahana dynasty (c. 271 BCE – 220 CE)
Vakataka Dynasty (c. 250 – c. 500 CE)
Indo-Scythian rulers (c. 90 BCE – 45 CE)
Indo-Parthian rulers (c. 21–100 CE)
Western Kshatrapas (c. 35–405 CE)
Nagas of Padmavati (early 3rd century–mid-4th century)
Kadambas of Chandravalli at Chitradurga (345–525 CE)
Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad (350–1024 CE)
Maitrakas of Vallabhi(470–776 CE)
Chahamanas of Shakambhari (6th century – 12th century)
Gurjara-Pratiharadynasty (650–1036 CE)
Rashtrakutas of Manyaketha (735–982)
Paramara dynasty of Malwa (9th century to c. 1305)
Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri (850–1334 CE)
Sena dynasty rule over Bengal (1070–1230 CE)
Eastern Ganga dynasty(1078–1434)
Kakatiya dynasty (1083–1323 CE)
Kalachuris of Kalyani(Southern) dynasty (1130–1184)
Chutiya dynasty ruled over eastern Assam (1187–1524)
Bana dynasty rule over Magadaimandalam (c. 1190–1260 CE)
Barid Shahi dynasty(1489–1619)
Adil Shahi dynasty (1490–1686)
Nizam Shahi dynasty(1490–1636)
Ahom dynasty ruled over Assam (1228–1826)
Musunuri Nayaks (1323–1368)
Vijayanagara Empire(1336–1646)
Wodeyar dynasty (first rule, 1371–1761)
Gajapati Kingdom (1434–1541 CE)
Maharajas of Cochin(Perumpadapu Swaroopam, 1503–1964)
Chogyal, monarchs of Sikkim and Ladakh(1642–1975)
The Muslim vassals of the Mughal/British Paramountcy (1707–1856)
Kingdom of Travancore (1729–1947)
Dominion of Pakistan(1947–1956)
(Chronology courtesy – Wikipedia)
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This could actually be considered as a mini history class for all the readers. It is such a delight to read the diversity in your posts.
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Yes, a mini-history lesson in a post😁
Thanks for visiting!
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Such a useful post! Reading through it helped me brush up on long forgotten slices of Indian history that I used to love.
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so much of information. I am Sure you had done a lot of research and study and this has come out really well.
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Thanks Ujjwal! Even I’m surprised at all the research I’ve done to write this stuff. As a student I was not very interested in knowing history:/
This is one of the interests I’ve developed with time:)
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🙂 A2Z kya kya karwata hai
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😁
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I’m a certified history tutor now!😎
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Ha ha ha
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Ahh, I like when someone shows the beauty and history of India. Loved the post and your blog too:)
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Thanks a lot🙏
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Thanks!
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Such a well-researched post, Aditi.
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Thanks Vartika!
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Glad you liked it 😊
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Wow !!! This post is enriched with so many info, Chandragupta Maurya is my all time fav.
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One blog post is not enough to write about Indian kings & Kingdoms. You managed to give a summary and information about unforgettable Kings.
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Thanks 😊
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Wow, this is one great post. So much information in a single post!!! Thanks a lot for summarizing these
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Thanks for reading Mahesh:)
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Nice work
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