Easy Mind MapsThe Iqta system was a key administrative and revenue system introduced by Iltutmish in the Delhi Sultanate. It was used to collect revenue, maintain an army, and govern provinces efficiently. Later, the system was refined and continued by Alauddin Khalji and Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Basic Information Feature Details Introduced by Iltutmish (Mamluk Dynasty) Purpose Revenue […]
The Haryanka Dynasty was the first ruling dynasty of Magadha and played a crucial role in expanding its influence in North India. The dynasty laid the foundation for Magadha’s rise as a dominant power, which was later continued by the Nanda and Maurya Dynasties. Basic Information Feature Details Name of Dynasty Haryanka Dynasty Founded By […]
Udayin, son of Ajatashatru, ruled the Haryanka Dynasty from around 460 to 444 BCE. His reign marked the establishment of Pataliputra as the capital, significantly influencing Indian politics. Despite facing challenges from rival kingdoms, his assassination led to the decline of the Haryanka Dynasty and the rise of the Shishunaga Dynasty.
Ajatashatru was a powerful ruler of the Haryanka Dynasty of Magadha. He expanded Magadha’s territory through wars with neighboring kingdoms and strengthened its position as the dominant power in North India. He was also an important figure in the early growth of Buddhism and Jainism. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Ajatashatru Dynasty Haryanka Dynasty […]
Bimbisara was one of the greatest rulers of Magadha and the founder of the Haryanka Dynasty. He expanded his kingdom through military conquests and strategic marriages and played a significant role in the rise of Buddhism and Jainism. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Bimbisara Dynasty Haryanka Dynasty Ruled From 544 BCE – 492 BCE […]
The Battle of Chandawar (1194 CE) was fought between Raja Jaichand of the Gahadavala Dynasty and Muhammad Ghori. This battle was significant as it marked the defeat of the last major Rajput resistance in North India, allowing Muslim rule to expand further into the Ganga Valley. Basic Information Feature Details Battle Name Battle of Chandawar […]
Raja Jaichand (Jayachandra) was a powerful Rajput ruler of the Gahadavala Dynasty who ruled Kannauj. He is known for his rivalry with Prithviraj Chauhan and his defeat in the Battle of Chandawar (1194 CE) against Muhammad Ghori. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Raja Jaichand (Jayachandra) Dynasty Gahadavala Dynasty Capital Kannauj Ruled During Late 12th […]
Prithviraj Chauhan, also known as Rai Pithora, was the last independent Rajput king of Delhi and Ajmer. He is best known for his battles against Muhammad Ghori, especially the First and Second Battles of Tarain. Basic Information Feature Details Full Name Prithviraj III Chauhan (Rai Pithora) Dynasty Chahamana (Chauhan) Dynasty Born Around 1166 CE Capital […]
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is one of the earliest mosques in North India, built during the early period of Islamic rule in India. It is located in the Qutub Minar Complex, Delhi, and represents the fusion of Hindu and Islamic architecture. Basic Information Feature Details Name Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque (Might of Islam Mosque) Location Qutub Minar Complex, Mehrauli, […]
Muhammad Ghori (also spelled as Mu’izz-ud-Din Muhammad bin Sam) was a ruler of the Ghurid Empire and played a crucial role in establishing Muslim rule in India. His conquests laid the foundation for the Delhi Sultanate. Basic Information Early Life & Rise to Power Major Conquests in India Muhammad Ghori invaded India multiple times, defeating […]