⚔️ 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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📌 What You Will Learn in This Chapter
✅ 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.
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Early Medieval India — Quick Revision
Timeline, key battles, dynasties comparison, complete chapter revision checklist.
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