India during medieval period

  Medieval Indian History After the death of Harshavardhana India witnessed significant changes, this period is also known as twilight of ancient India. Pataliputra permanently lost its prominence as symbol of sovereignty of India. Kanyakubja (kannauj) became symbol of sovereignty of India in early medieval times. For the control of kanyakubja (Ganga Yamuna doab region) three Indian dynasties waged continuous wars, which is known  as triangular warfare . Palas , Prathiharas  and Rashtrakutas  participated in warfare. Decentralization was on its peak, paved ways for emergence of Indian feudalism. Many regional powers emerged powerful, political unity of India was shattered into pieces. A  new ruling clan RAJPUTS Major Dynasties of Early Medieval Period The Pratiharas Source: Prithvirajraso written by Chandbadrai  is the first major source for Rajput history. According to this book Rajputs were originated from a fire sacrifice performed at Mt.Abu . Prithviraj...