medieval history notes

Among the many princely states that played a crucial role in shaping India’s past, the Bhonsles, Gaikwads, Holkars, and Sindhias stand out for their significant contributions.

The successors of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire, played pivotal roles in shaping the destiny of this powerful kingdom in the 17th century.

Shivaji was one of the greatest administrators of medieval India and established an efficient administrative system.

Shivaji was born in the Shivneri fort near Junnar in Pune district in 1627. Shivaji’s mother Jija bai, his teacher Dadaji Kondadev, and his spiritual preceptor Samartha Ramadas

The Tughlaq Dynasty, spanning from 1320 to 1414 AD, witnessed a series of dynamic rulers and significant events that shaped the course of the Delhi Sultanate.

The Khalji Dynasty, established in 1290 AD through a “Dynastic Revolution,” marked a transformative period in the history of the Delhi Sultanate.

The Slave Dynasty, also known as the Mamluk Dynasty, marked the initiation of Muslim rule in India.

The decline of the Mauryas, a prominent ancient Indian dynasty that ruled from approximately 322 BCE to 185 BCE, marked a significant chapter in the subcontinent’s history.

The Mauryan Empire boasted a streamlined and centralized administrative structure. The primary reference for insights into the administration during the Mauryan Empire is Chanakya’s Arthashastra, while Megasthenes provides additional details…

Between 321 BCE and 185 BCE, the Mauryan Economy held dominion over a significant portion of India, encompassing present-day Iran along with central and northern Indian regions.