Thread by @Its_Me_Jasraj

🇮🇳 The Glorious Empires They Never Taught Us About in School 🧵✨

When we open our history books, one name dominates: Mughals.
But Bharat’s story is far richer, older, and more inspiring.

Let’s uncover the REAL rulers who shaped our land… 🔥

1️⃣ Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE)
Founded by Chandragupta Maurya, expanded by Samrat Ashoka.
🌏 Largest empire in Indian history.
📜 Known for administration, economy, and Ashoka’s dharma principles.

2️⃣ Ahom Empire (1228–1826 CE)
🏹 Ruled Assam for nearly 600 years.
💥 Never conquered by the Mughals - defeated them in the Battle of Saraighat (1671).

3️⃣ Satavahana Dynasty (1st century BCE – 3rd century CE)
⚒️ Pioneers in trade & architecture.
🌊 Controlled Deccan’s trade routes.
🪙 Known for intricate coins & Buddhist patronage

4️⃣ Chola Empire (9th–13th century CE)
🚢 Dominated Southeast Asia’s seas.
🏛 Built the Brihadeeswarar Temple - an architectural marvel.
📜 Advanced naval power & administration.

5️⃣ Chalukya Empire (6th–12th century CE)
🏛 Masters of temple architecture - Aihole, Pattadakal, Badami caves.
📜 Flourished in art, literature, and governance.

6️⃣ Pandya Empire (Ancient–16th century CE)
⚔️ Known for pearl trade, maritime power, and Tamil literature.
🌊 Connected India to Roman Empire via sea trade.

7️⃣ Pallava Empire (275–897 CE)
🏛 Built Mahabalipuram’s rock-cut temples.
📜 Great patrons of Sanskrit & Tamil literature.

📌 The Truth:
Our history was never just about the Mughals.
It’s the story of thousands of years of indigenous kingdoms - builders, warriors, poets, and visionaries.

It’s time we reclaim it.

🔄 Repost to share our real history.
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