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The Gahadavala dynasty (IAST: Gāhaḍavālas) also Gahadavalas of Kannauj was a Rajput dynasty [2][3] that ruled parts of the present-day Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, during 11th and 12th centuries. Their capital was located at Banaras (now Varanasi) in the Gangetic plains, and for a brief period, they also controlled Kannauj.
Oct 16, 2024 · During the 11th and 12th centuries, a Rajput kingdom, the Gahadavala dynasty, rose. It controlled the portions of the modern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. It was also known as the Gahadavalas of Kannauj. The Gahadavala kingdom grew until Delhi. It extended to Patna and the Munjar regions of Bihar in the east.
May 14, 2024 · Foundation of the Gahadwar Dynasty at Kannuj: Chandradeva founded the Gahadavala dynasty in 1090 A.D., expanding the kingdom to include Delhi, Ayodhya, and Varanasi. His successor, Govindachandra, reached the zenith of power, moving the capital to Varanasi and patronizing both Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries.
Oct 28, 2024 · Period: The Gahadavala dynasty ruled the Gangetic plains of North India during the late 11th and early 12th centuries. Capital: Their capital was at Kanyakubja (modern-day Kannauj). Not Established in the Early 8th Century: Their establishment occurred much later than the early 8th century.
Jaya-chandra (IAST: Jayacandra, r. 21 June 1170– 1194 CE) was a king from the Gahadavala dynasty of northern India. He is also known as Jayachchandra (IAST: Jayaccandra) in inscriptions, and Jaichand in vernacular legends.
Gahadavala dynasty, one of the many ruling families of north India on the eve of the Muslim conquests in the 12th–13th century. Its history, ranging between the second half of the 11th century and the mid-13th century, illustrates all the features of early medieval north Indian polity—dynastic
Govindachandra (IAST: Govindacandra, r.c. 1114–1155 CE) was the King of Kannauj from 1114 to 1155 and was a member of the Gahadavala dynasty. Govindachandra was the most powerful ruler of his dynasty. As a prince, he achieved military successes against the Ghaznavids and the Palas.
The Gahadvala or sometime spelled as Gadhwal is a Suryavanshi Kshatriya dynasty that ruled the kingdom of Kannauj for approximately a hundred years, beginning in the late eleventh century. Rajput Rathore claim being descendants of Gaharwars. Rebuilding the Kannuj Kingdom.
It is believed that the survivors of the Gahadavala dynasty fled west to Rajasthan (Marwar desert region) where they established themselves as rulers in the 13th century. They founded the Rathore clan and ruled Marwar or Jodhpur .
The Gahadavala dynasty ruled parts of northern India between the 11th and 12th centuries CE from their capitals of Varanasi and briefly Kannauj. The dynasty was established around 1089 CE by Chandradeva after the decline of the Kalachuri dynasty.
