PPT: Kings and Kingdoms

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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Several major ruling dynasties
emerged in different parts of the
In d ia n subcontinent between the
seventh and twelfth centuries.
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Several major ruling dynasties
emerged in different parts of the
In d ia n subcontinent between the
seventh and twelfth centuries.
The major ruling dynasties in
different parts of the
subcontinent between the
seventh and twelfth centuries
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Several major ruling dynasties
emerged in different parts of the
In d ia n subcontinent between the
seventh and twelfth centuries.
The major ruling dynasties in
different parts of the
subcontinent between the
seventh and twelfth centuries
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
In the 7th century, various regions of the subcontinent had powerful
landlords and warrior chiefs who were recognized as subordinates or
"samantas" by the reigning kings.
These samantas were required to offer gifts to their kings, attend
their courts, and provide military support.
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Several major ruling dynasties
emerged in different parts of the
In d ia n subcontinent between the
seventh and twelfth centuries.
The major ruling dynasties in
different parts of the
subcontinent between the
seventh and twelfth centuries
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
In the 7th century, various regions of the subcontinent had powerful
landlords and warrior chiefs who were recognized as subordinates or
"samantas" by the reigning kings.
These samantas were required to offer gifts to their kings, attend
their courts, and provide military support.
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
Dantidurga: Founder of
Rashtrakuta Empire
Over time, some samantas gained power
and wealth and declared themselves as
"maha-samanta" or "maha-mandaleshvara,"
even asserting independence from their
overlords.
An example is the Rashtrakutas in the
Deccan, who were initially subordinates to
the Chalukyas of Karnataka.