Rashtrakutas (755 – 975 AD)
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The Kingdoms of the Deccan
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The North Indian Kingdoms – The Rajputs
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Medieval Indian History
Medieval India is the phase of the Indian subcontinent between the ancient period and the modern period. This phase can be related to the time period between the 6th century and 16th century.
The UPSC Syllabus covers history in both Prelims and Mains. The Medieval Indian History topics are closely related to Heritage and Culture, particularly when studying History for IAS. The following are the important topics to study from Medieval History of India:
- North Indian Kingdoms
- Kingdoms of the Deccan
- Delhi Sultanate
- Islamic Kingdoms in India
- Vijayanagara Empire
- Bhakti and Other Cultural & Religious Movements
- Mughal and Sur rule and the Arrival of Europeans
The Medieval Indian History period lies between the 8th and the 18th century A.D. Ancient Indian history came to an end with the rule of Harsha and Pulakesin II.
The medieval period can be divided into two stages:
- Early medieval period: 8th – 12th century A.D.
- Later Medieval period: 12th-18th century.
About the Rajputs
- The Origin of Rajputs is a subject of debate. There are many theories that support their origins such as the Agni Kula theory, Tribal Origin theory, Foreign Origin theory, Kshatriya Origin theory, and mixed origin theory.
- Rajputs belonged to the early medieval period.
- The Rajput Period (647A.D- 1200 A.D.)
- From the death of Harsha to the 12th century, the destiny of India was mostly in the hands of various Rajput dynasties.
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