Gahadavala dynasty
Also called: Gahadavalas · Topic: Early Medieval North India: Harsha to the Rajputs · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Gahadavalas ruled from Kannauj and Varanasi in the 11th and 12th centuries. After the Gurjara-Pratiharas fell, they became the main power in the middle Ganga plains. They gave many land grants to Brahmanas and supported Hindu learning. Their defeat helped the Turks take control of the Gangetic plains.
Example
King Govindachandra (12th century) was a powerful ruler, and many of his land grants survive. The last strong king, Jayachandra, was defeated and killed by Muhammad Ghuri at Chandawar in 1194.
Don't confuse with
- Chahamanas (Chauhans): the rulers of Ajmer and Delhi. Their king, Prithviraja III, was defeated at Tarain in 1192, two years before Chandawar.
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