The Rajput Kingdom thrived between the 7th and 12th centuries, shaping medieval India’s politics, culture, and society. It flourished in northern and central India before decline under Turko-Muslim conquests.

BulletsIn

• Rajput rule from 7th to 12th century in India
• Strong influence in politics, art, architecture, and literature
• Promoted Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
• Society organized under feudal system
• Origins debated: Agnikula, Kshatriya, foreign, mixed, tribal theories
• Rajputs classified into Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi, Agnikula clans
• Simharaj of Ajmer key founder figure in early medieval period
• 36 Rajput states across north and central India
• Major dynasties: Chauhans, Pratiharas, Paramaras, Solankis, Chandelas, Sisodiyas, Rathores
• Prithviraj Chauhan most notable Rajput ruler, defeated in 12th century
• Later weakened by internal rivalries, fell to external invasions