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The Indo-Sassanian period, also known as the Post-Mauryan Age, represents a significant chapter in the history of the Indian subcontinent.

The region known as the Chedi Dynasty, situated between the Narmada and the Godavari rivers, was governed by the Kalachuri dynasty.

Between the third and fourth centuries CE, the Ikshvaku dynasty held sway over the eastern Krishna River valley in India, with their capital situated at Vijayapuri (modern Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh)

Kanishka is renowned for his contributions to the spread of Buddhism and his patronage of the Buddhist faith.

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 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 Third Battle of Panipat, waged in 1761, was fought between the Marathas, led by Sadashivrao Bhau, and the Durranis of Afghanistan

Mansabdari and Jagirdari

During the Mughal Empire, local administration played a crucial role in maintaining order and facilitating governance across the vast and diverse territories under Mughal rule.