UPSC Prelims · General Studies

Ancient, medieval & culture

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History of India: ancient and medieval / Early medieval north India (750 to 1200)

Rajput states and hill kingdoms

Rajput origin theories: agnikula legend, foreign and indigenous descent, clan polity
Chandelas of Jejakabhukti (Nannuka, Jayashakti, Dhanga; Khajuraho), Paramaras of Malwa (Bhoja of Dhar)
Chauhans of Ajmer (Prithviraj III), Gahadavalas of Kanauj (Jayachandra), Solankis of Gujarat, Kalachuris, Tomaras of Delhi
Kachchhapaghatas of Gwalior and the Chausath Yogini temple at Mitaoli, Morena
Hill and frontier states: Durgara (Jammu), Champaka (Chamba), Kuluta (Kulu), Kashmir (Lalitaditya, Kalhana's record)