⚔️ Chapter 07 · Medieval India · Indian History

Early Medieval India & Rajputs

Rise of Rajput kingdoms, Arab invasion of Sindh, Tripartite struggle, Pratiharas, Palas, Rashtrakutas. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.

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✅ Origin theories of Rajputs & major clans

✅ Arab invasion of Sindh (712 CE) — Muhammad bin Qasim

✅ Tripartite struggle — Pratiharas, Palas, Rashtrakutas

✅ Rajput society, feudal system, Jauhar, Khajuraho temples

✅ Mahmud of Ghazni — 17 invasions, Somnath temple

✅ Muhammad Ghori — First & Second Battle of Tarain

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Topic 01

Rise of Rajput Kingdoms

Origin theories of Rajputs, major clans — Pratiharas, Chahamanas, Chandellas, Paramaras, Solankis.

Topic 02

Arab Invasion of Sindh (712 CE)

Muhammad bin Qasim’s invasion (712 CE), conquest of Sindh, impact on India, Chach Nama.

Topic 03

Tripartite Struggle

Three-way struggle for Kanauj between Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas — causes, phases, outcome.

Topic 04

Rajput Society, Culture & Administration

Feudal system, Rajput code of honour, women (Jauhar), art and architecture — temples of Khajuraho, Dilwara.

Topic 05

Mahmud of Ghazni & Muhammad Ghori

17 invasions of Mahmud, Somnath temple, Muhammad Ghori’s conquest, First & Second Battle of Tarain.

Topic 06

Early Medieval India — Quick Revision

Timeline, key battles, dynasties comparison, complete chapter revision checklist.

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