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Meliga
Ra Meliga, also known as Melaga or Maleka, was a Chudasama king of Saurashtra region of western India who reigned from 1400 CE to 1416 CE ( VS 1456 to VS 1472). He remove his capital from Vanthali back to Junagadh, from which place he expelled the ''thanadar'' appointed by Gujarat Sultan. Thus Gujarat Sultan Ahmad Shah I sent an army against Junagadh. He captured Vanthali and later Junagadh was besieged. Meliga left to a fort on Girnar hill which was inaccessible to the forces. So the forces left and placed two officers in Junagadh to collect tribute. Meliga died and was succeeded by his son Jayasimha II in 1416 CE. Reign Meliga succeeded his elder brother Mandalika II in 1400 CE. His father Mokalasimha had to move the capital from Junagadh to Vanthali due to order from the Governor of Gujarat Zafar Khan on behalf of Delhi Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq who placed a ''thanadar''. It seems that Meliga had played no role when Zafar Khan attacked Somnath temple in 1402 CE which wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jayasimha II (Chudasama Dynasty)
Ra Jayasimha II was a Chudasama king of Saurashtra region of western India who reigned from 1416 CE to 1430 CE ( VS 1472 to VS 1486). His capital was at Junagadh. Reign Jayasimha II succeeded his father Meliga in 1416 CE. During his reign, Gujarat Sultan Ahmad Shah I was too much occupied by Gujarat and Malwa affairs to again visit Sorath. The inscription (VS 1473 / 1417 CE) in the wall of Mahaprabhu Bethak on the east of the Revati Kund near Damodar Kund, Junagadh says that he defeated the Yavana (i.e. Muslims) in the battle at the fort of Jhanjharkot. The commander of his army was Damodar, son of Narasimha. He order a ''Matha'' to be built for pilgrims which is now Mahaprabhu Bethak. Another inscription (VS 1485 / 1429 CE) mentioning his name is located at Naganatha temple, Chorwad Chorwad or Chorvad is a city and a municipality in Malia Hatina Taluka of Junagadh district in the state of Gujarat, India. It lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Etymology It is said to ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandalika II
Ra Mandalika II was a Chudasama king of Saurashtra region of western India who reigned from 1396 CE to 1400 CE ( VS 1452 to VS 1456). Reign Mandalika succeeded his father Mokalasimha in 1396 CE at elder age. He remained at Vanthali and died in 1400 and was succeeded by his brother Meliga. He is also mentioned in genealogy of Revati Kund near Damodar Kund Damodar Kund ( gu, દામોદર કુંડ) is one of the sacred lakes as per Hindu beliefs, which is located at the foothills of Girnar hills, near Junagadh in Gujarat, India. It is considered holy, as per Hindu mythology and many Hind ..., Junagadh (VS 1472/1417 CE). References {{Chudasama dynasty Chudasama dynasty 14th-century Indian monarchs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ahmad Shah I
Ahmad Shah I, born Ahmad Khan, was a ruler of the Muzaffarid dynasty, who reigned over the Gujarat Sultanate from 1411 until his death in 1442. He was the grandson of Sultan Muzaffar Shah who has been variously described as a Tank Rajput or a Khatri convert from Punjab who had founded the Gujarat Sultanate in 1407. Early life Ahmad Shah was born to Muhammad Shah I alias Tatar Khan who was a son of Muzaffar Shah I. Muhammad Shah I was probably killed by his uncle Shams Khan in favour of his father Muzaffar Shah when he imprisoned him. According to ''Mirat-i-Ahmadi'', he abdicated the throne in favour of his grandson Ahmad Shah in 1410 due to his failing health. He died five months and 13 days later. According to ''Mirat-i-Sikandari'', Ahmad Shah was going to an expedition to quell the rebellion of Kolis of Ashawal. After leaving Patan, he convened an assembly of Ulemas and asked a question that should he took retribution of his father's unjust death. Ulemas replied in favour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahipala III
Ra Mahipala III was a Chudasama king of Saurashtra region of western India who reigned from 1430 CE to 1451 CE ( VS 1486 to VS 1507). His capital was at Junagadh. Reign Mahipala III succeeded his brother Jayasimha II in 1430 CE. He was most devoted to religion and entertained all the Dwarka and Somnath pilgrims at his own charges. He was also a devoted worshipper of ''Damodar Rai'' (a name of Krishna) and practised much asceticism in order to procure a son. A son was born to him eventually and named Mandalika. There is no battle to have happen in his reign as Gujarat Sultan Ahmad Shah I had died in 1442 and there was an uncertain condition in the Sultanate. ''Mandalika-Mahakavya'' mentions that he had defeated Sangan, a king of the west (of Bet Dwarka). He abdicated throne in favour of his son Mandalika III in 1451 CE (VS 1507) and went to forest. Two ''paliya'' inscriptions dated VS 1488 (1432 CE) and VS 1495 (1439 CE) erected during his reign inscribing his name with title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vikram Samvat
Vikram Samvat (IAST: ''Vikrama Samvat''; abbreviated VS) or Bikram Sambat B.S. and also known as the Vikrami calendar, is a Hindu calendar historically used in the Indian subcontinent. Vikram Samvat is generally 57 years ahead of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to April, when it is ahead by 56 years. Alongside Nepal Sambat, it is one of the two official calendars used in Nepal. In India, it is used in several states. The traditional Vikram Samvat calendar, as used in India, uses lunar months and solar sidereal years. The Nepali Bikram Sambat introduced in 1901 CE, also uses a solar sidereal year. History A number of ancient and medieval inscriptions used the Vikram Samvat. Although it was reportedly named after the legendary king Vikramaditya, the term "Vikrama Samvat" does not appear in the historical record before the 9th century; the same calendar system is found with other names, such as Krita and Malava. In colonial scholarship, the era was believed to be bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gujarat Under Delhi Sultanate
Gujarat, a region in western India, fell under Delhi Sultanate following repeated expeditions under Alauddin Khalji around the end of the 13th century. He ended the rule of Vaghela dynasty under Karna II and established Muslim rule in Gujarat. Soon the Tughluq dynasty came to power in Delhi whose emperor carried out expeditions to quell rebellion in Gujarat and established their firm control over the region by the end of the century. Following Timur's invasion of Delhi, the Delhi Sultanate weakened considerably so the last Tughluq governor Zafar Khan declared himself independent in 1407 and formally established Gujarat Sultanate. Background Due to long coast of Gujarat, Muslim presence on its shores has been recorded since the 8th century due to economic and cultural reasons. Except the expedition of Mahmúd Ghazni against Somnáth in 1024; the defeat of Muhammad Muiz-ud-dín or Shaháb-ud-dín Ghori by Chaulukya king Bhima II of Aṇahilaváḍa (now Patan, Gujarat) abou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paliya
The Paliya or Khambhi is a type of a memorial found in the western regions of the India subcontinent, especially Saurashtra and Kutch regions of Gujarat and also in Sindh region of Pakistan. They mostly commemorates the death of a person. These stone monuments have symbols and inscriptions.THAKURIA, T. (2008). MEMORIAL STONES FROM GUJARAT: STUDY OF PĀLIYAS AT KANMER. Bulletin of the Deccan College Research Institute, 68/69, 179-190. Retrieved froJSTOR/ref> There are several types of memorials including dedicated to warriors (mostly Charanas), sailors, sati, animals and figures associated with folklore. They are important in ethnography and epigraphy. Those dedicated to warriors fall under the term hero stone, of which examples are found all over India. Etymology The word ''Paliya'' is may be derived from the Sanskrit root ''Pal'', "to protect". In Gujarati language, ''Pala'' means "a group of soldiers in skirmish" or "army". The other forms include . They are also known as ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uparkot
Uparkot is a fort located in east side of Junagadh, Gujarat, India. History A fort and town was established at the foothills of Girnar hill during reign of the Maurya Empire and continued to be used during Gupta period, but it lost its importance when the capital of Saurashtra region was moved from Junagadh to Vallabhi by Maitraka. Chudasamas settled around Junagadh from 875 CE according to bards when they acquired Vamansthali (Vanthli) from Chavda ruler. A 10th-century Abhira Chudasama king Graharipu Ahir (r. c.940-c.982) cleared the old citadel free from the jungle. From the evidence contained in the Hemchandra's ''Dvyashraya'', it can be concluded that Graharipu laid the foundations of the citadel as it now exists. the legend is told about its rediscovery. Legend After several Chudasamas of Vamansthali had ruled, a woodcutter one day managed to cut his way through the forest and came to a place where stone walls and a gate existed. Nearby sat a holy man in contemplatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jhala
Jhala (Hindi: झाला, ) is a term in Hindustani classical music which denotes the fast-paced conclusions of classical compositions or raga A ''raga'' or ''raag'' (; also ''raaga'' or ''ragam''; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a musical mode, melodic mode. The ''rāga'' is a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradit .... It is often characterized by the overwhelming of the melodic component by the rhythmic component. This is sometimes effected by the rapid striking together of the ''chikari'' between notes.Kamien, Roger, and Anita Kamien. Music: an Appreciation. McGraw-Hill Education, 2018. References Hindustani music terminology Formal sections in music analysis {{India-music-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Firuz Shah Tughluq
Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1309 – 20 September 1388) was a Muslim ruler from the Tughlaq dynasty, who reigned over the Sultanate of Delhi from 1351 to 1388.Tughlaq Shahi Kings of Delhi: Chart , 1909, v. 2, ''p. 369.''. He succeeded his cousin following the latter's death at in [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate was an Islamic empire based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for 320 years (1206–1526).Delhi Sultanate Encyclopædia Britannica Following the invasion of by the , five dynasties ruled over the Delhi Sultanate sequentially: the Mamluk dynasty (1206–1290), the Khalji dynasty (1290–1320), the |
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