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{{Short description|Royal dynasty}}
The '''Chandelas of [[Kalinjar Fort|Kalinjar]]''' were a royal dynasty who controlled some parts of former Chandela territory. They were a minor branch of the [[Chandelas of Jejakabhukti]].
The '''Chandelas of [[Kalinjar Fort|Kalinjar]]''' were a royal dynasty who controlled some parts of former Chandela territory. They were a minor branch of the [[Chandelas of Jejakabhukti]].


==History==
===Establishment===
===Establishment===
The Hindu princes and chiefs were discontented at their loss of independence and had recovered Kannauj, [[Benares]], [[Gwalior]], and [[Kalinjar Fort|Kalinjar]] had been lost during [[Qutb al-Din Aibak]]'s reign.<ref name="Mehta94">{{harvnb|Mehta|1986|p=94}}</ref>{{sfn|K. A. Nizami|1992|p=201}} One of these princes, who recovered [[Kalinjar Fort|Kalinjar]] and perhaps [[Gwalior]], probably a descendant of the main [[Chandela dynasty|Chandelas of Jejakabhukti]] founded this dynasty.
The Hindu princes and chiefs were discontented at their loss of independence and had recovered Kannauj, [[Benares]], [[Gwalior]], and [[Kalinjar Fort|Kalinjar]] had been lost during [[Qutb al-Din Aibak]]'s reign.<ref name="Mehta94">{{harvnb|Mehta|1986|p=94}}</ref>{{sfn|K. A. Nizami|1992|p=201}} One of these princes, who recovered [[Kalinjar Fort|Kalinjar]] and perhaps [[Gwalior]], probably a descendant of the main [[Chandela dynasty|Chandelas of Jejakabhukti]] founded this dynasty.
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===Conflict with Afghans===
===Conflict with Afghans===
One of its rulers was killed by [[Sher Shah Suri]]'s army after he defeated the ruler in 1545 CE.{{sfn|Romila Thapar|2013|p=572}} This ruler's contemporary was Keerat Rai of Mahoba, another ruler descended from the Chandelas, and the father of [[Rani Durgavati]].{{sfn|Romila Thapar|2013|p=572}} The powerful Gond kingdom of [[Garha Kingdom|Garha Katanga]] lay to its south.
One of its rulers was killed by [[Sher Shah Suri]]'s army after he defeated the ruler in 1545 CE.{{sfn|Romila Thapar|2013|p=572}} This ruler's contemporary was Keerat Rai of Mahoba, another ruler descended from the Chandelas, and the father of [[Rani Durgavati]].{{sfn|Romila Thapar|2013|p=572}} The powerful Gond kingdom of [[Garha Kingdom|Garha Katanga]] lay to its south.

==References==
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==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==

Latest revision as of 04:33, 25 August 2024

The Chandelas of Kalinjar were a royal dynasty who controlled some parts of former Chandela territory. They were a minor branch of the Chandelas of Jejakabhukti.

History

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Establishment

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The Hindu princes and chiefs were discontented at their loss of independence and had recovered Kannauj, Benares, Gwalior, and Kalinjar had been lost during Qutb al-Din Aibak's reign.[1][2] One of these princes, who recovered Kalinjar and perhaps Gwalior, probably a descendant of the main Chandelas of Jejakabhukti founded this dynasty.

Conflict with Afghans

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One of its rulers was killed by Sher Shah Suri's army after he defeated the ruler in 1545 CE.[3] This ruler's contemporary was Keerat Rai of Mahoba, another ruler descended from the Chandelas, and the father of Rani Durgavati.[3] The powerful Gond kingdom of Garha Katanga lay to its south.

References

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  1. ^ Mehta 1986, p. 94
  2. ^ K. A. Nizami 1992, p. 201.
  3. ^ a b Romila Thapar 2013, p. 572.

Bibliography

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  • Mehta, Jaswant Lal (1986). Advanced Study in the History of Medieval India: 1000-1526 A.D. Sterling Publishers. ISBN 978-81-207-0573-9.
  • K. A. Nizami (1992). "The Early Turkish Sultans of Delhi". In Mohammad Habib; Khaliq Ahmad Nizami (eds.). A Comprehensive History of India: The Delhi Sultanat (A.D. 1206-1526). Vol. 5 (Second ed.). The Indian History Congress / People's Publishing House. OCLC 31870180.
  • Romila Thapar (2013). The Past Before Us. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-72651-2.