Tag: rise of independent states

According to excavations, the first ruling family of the Chinese civilisation was the Shang dynasty. It ruled in the period between 18th century BC. and the 12th century B.C. Under the rule of this dynasty, the people had developed a wonderful culture by the 14th century B.C.

Zhu Yuanzhang paid special attention to irrigation aspect of agriculture, During the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Humanism was regarded as the most remarkable phenomena of the renaissance. It was a product of the spread of education and learning. Basically, it meant a decisive shift in concern for human as distinct from divine matters. It opposed religious asceticism. 

Prithvirajraso is an epic poem composed by Prithviraj's court poet, Chand Bardai. It narrates the heroic exploits of the Chauhan king, Prithviraj who ruled Ajmer and Delhi between 1165 and 1192. It also described the struggles between the Rajputs and Muhammad Ghori, besides providing details on the political, military and socio-economic structure of the Rajputs. 

Ajmer (Rajasthan) was the capital of the Chauhan kings in the twelfth century and later became the suba headquarters under the Mughals. The city provides an excellent example of religious coexistence.

Ajayaraja was the great ruler of Chauhan dynasty. He established the city of Ajmer which was originally known as Ajyameru in 1113. He made it the capital of his kingdom.

Chauhan king of Sakambhari – Ajayaraj Chauhan was a vassal of the Gurjara Pratihara. He established a city Ajaymeru, which was later known as Ajmer.

Prithviraj Chauhan known as Rai Pithora in the folk legends. He was an Indian king from the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty.