Rajasthan Travels Guide

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Rajasthan Travels Guide
Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of from about 700 AD. Before that, was a part of several republics. It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that dominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps, Guptas and Hunas.

The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history was during the period from the eighth to the twelfth century AD. The Pratihars ruled and most of northern India during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD, witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas, Parmars and Chauhans.

Around 1200 AD a part of came under Muslim rulers. The principal centers of their powers were Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthanbhor was also under their suzerainty. At the beginning of the 13th century AD, the most prominent and powerful state of was Mewar.

Rajasthan had never been united politically until its domination by Mughal Emperor - Akbar. Akbar created a unified province of . Mughal power started to decline after 1707. The political disintegration of was caused by the dismemberment of the Mughal Empire. The Marathas penetrated upon the decline of the Mughal Empire. In 1755 they occupied Ajmer. The beginning of the 19th Century was marked by the onslaught of the Pindaris.

In 1817-18 the British Government concluded treaties of alliance with almost all the states of Rajputana. Thus began the British rule over , then called Rajputana.

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