Before the rise of Gupta’s, Rudrasimha II, of the Western Satraps (Kshatrap), ruled Rajasthan. Samudra Gupta defeated Rudrasimha II in 351 A.D to capture the southern part of Rajasthan. Later, the whole of Rajasthan came of Rajasthan came under the rule of Guptas, when Vikramaditya killed the last Shaka ruler & occupied complete western India. …
Huna Empire in Rajasthan In 503 C.E, Huna King Toranmal (Torman) defeated Gupta’s and occupied Rajasthan. After him, his son, Mihirkul set on throne and ruled Rajasthan. Mihirhul built a shiva temple in Badauli and released Gadhia coins in Mewar & Marwar. However, the Gupta Emperor Narsingh Baladitya Gupta with help of Yashodharma defeated Mihirkul and again took …
The Origin of Rajputs The term Rajput starts coming in use from the 6th Century AD. The origin of the Rajputs is the subject of debate. There are four main streams of thought on origin of Rajputs: Foreign origin theory of Rajputs This theory says that the Rajputs are descendents of the races like Sakas, …
Kalibangan Kalibangan is a part of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in present Hanumangarh district. The site was discovered by Luigi Pio Tessitori, an Italian Indologist and linguist. After Independence in 1952, Amlānand Ghosh identified the site as part of Harappan Civilization and marked it for excavation. Later, during 1961-69, excavation were carried out by B. B. …
Allauddin captured Ranthombore (1301AD) defeating Hammir Deo in Siege of Ranthambore and Chittorgarh (1303AD) by defeating Rana Rattan Singh through Siege of chittorgarh . He conquered the fort of Mandsore in 1305 AD. In 1311, Allauddin Khilji defeated Rao Kanhad Dev in Battle of Jalore. Background of Battle of Jalore: KANHAD-DE-PRABANDH, written by Padmanabhan, provides the details …
