Introduction – Early Medieval India (650–1200 AD)
🏰 Introduction – Early Medieval India (650–1200 AD) 🔹 What is the Early Medieval Period? Transitional period between Ancient and Medieval India (approx. 650–1200 AD). Marked by the decline of centralized empires like the Guptas and Harsha’s Empire. Rise of many regional kingdoms in North, South, and Deccan India. 🗺️ Political Scenario After Harsha’s Death (647 AD) No single empire dominated North India after Harsha. Several regional powers competed for political supremacy. 👑 Important Kingdoms & Rulers: 🟡 Lalitaditya Muktapida (Karkota Dynasty, Kashmir) Ruled in 8th century AD . Briefly controlled Punjab, Kanauj, and Bengal . His power declined with the rise of other regional kingdoms. Built the famous Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag, Kashmir. Source: Rajatarangini by Kalhana mentions he defeated Yasovarman of Kannauj. 🟡 Yasovarman (Varman Dynasty, Kannauj) Ruled during the 8th century AD. Was a prominent ruler of Kannauj . Defeated by Lalitaditya , as per Rajatarangini . ⚔️ The Tripartite Struggle (…