Gahadavala dynasty

Gahadavala dynasty was a state in Gangetic plain and Nepal (South Asia) that lasted from c. 1089 to 1194 CE, about 105 years. Its people spoke Indo-Aryan languages (Vedic, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Sinhala).

Kings of Kannauj and Varanasi. Govindachandra endowed temples and scholars at Varanasi, and Jayachandra died fighting Muhammad of Ghor at Chandawar in 1194.

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Facts

Dates: c. 1089 to 1194 CE
Duration: 105 years
Type: State
Region: Gangetic plain and Nepal, South Asia
Language family: Indo-Aryan
Capital: Kannauj, Varanasi

Events in South Asia during its time

1192 Second Battle of Tarain
1193 Nalanda sacked

Neighbours in South Asia

Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE
Pala Empire c. 750 to 1161 CE
Hoysala Empire c. 1026 to 1343 CE
Western Chalukyas 973 to 1189 CE
Ghaznavid Empire 977 to 1186 CE
Kakatiya dynasty 1163 to 1323 CE
Seuna Yadava dynasty 1187 to 1317 CE
Ghurid dynasty 1148 to 1215 CE
Kingdom of Mewar c. 728 to 1949 CE
Kingdom of Manipur c. 1110 to 1949 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Gahadavala dynasty exist?

c. 1089 to 1194 CE, about 105 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Gahadavala dynasty?

Gangetic plain and Nepal, in South Asia. Its capital was Kannauj, Varanasi.

What language did Gahadavala dynasty speak?

Indo-Aryan. This family includes Vedic, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Sinhala.