Medieval History Notes

Chapter 20 : Bhakti & Sufi Movement Bhakti Movement It was a religious reform movement during medieval times which emphasized single-minded intense devotion to God. Bhakti movement was based on the doctrine…

Chapter 19 : Regional States in the Medieval Period The regional states emerged as a result of the decline of the Mughal empire. They were the Mughal provinces that turned…

Chapter 18 : Vijaynagara Empire It was founded in 1336 by Harihara and Bukka (with the blessings of Guru Vidyaranya) of the Sangama dynasty who originally served under the Kakatiya rulers of Warangal.Harihara and Bukka are two brothers and served…

Chapter 17 : The Maratha and Other Indian States and Society in the 18th Century The ruins of the Mughal Empire and its political system gave rise to a slew of independent…

Chapter 16 : Mughal Empire (1526-40 and 1555-1857) The Mughals were descendants of two great lineages of rulers. Babur: founder of the Mughal Empire in India was related to Timur from…

Chapter 15 : Delhi Sultanate (1206 – 1526 AD ) The Delhi Sultanate was a 320-year-long Islamic empire based in Delhi that ruled over large parts of South Asia. Following the Ghurid…

Chapter 14: Early Muslim Invasion The first Muslim Invasion of India was by the Arabs, led by Muhammad Bin Qasim. It occurred in 711 AD and resulted in Sind’s conquest. The first Turkish invasion of India was led…

Chapter 13 : Cholas and other South Indian Kingdoms The Tamil Chola dynasty ruled in southern India and is considered one of the longest-ruling dynasties in history. The earliest datable references to it…

Chapter 12 : Major Dynasties (750 – 1200 AD) of Early Medieval India The period 750–1200 CE in north India can be divided into two phases. Phase I (c. 750–1000 CE) – This…