Reinvigorating The History/Culture Of Bihar!
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Feb 12, 2022 • 26 tweets • 9 min read
Warfare in Ancient Bihar(Military origanization of Magadha)-
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Everyone knows that Bihar is the land of philosophy and peace, giving men like Rishi Yajnyavalkya, Buddha and Mahavira but what many do not know is that alongside of having such rich philosophical history,
Kokalla I, one of the greatest Haihayavanshi kings to rule. #Kalachuri#Haihayavanshi
He established Kalachuri rule in Tripuri around the year 845AD. An extremely brilliant military commander, Kalachuri Inscriptions mention his victories against various kings.
Jan 25, 2022 • 25 tweets • 5 min read
The Khayaravala Dynasty of Rohtasgarh and Japila, A thread- (1/22) #Bihar#Rohtasgarh
The Khayaravala’s were the feudal chiefs of Rohtasgarh (modern day Rohtas district of Bihar) and nearby areas under the Gahadhavala’s of Varanasi.
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Jan 22, 2022 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
Gurjara-Pratihāras in Bihar, a thread. Do keep reading. #Bihar#Magadha#Gurjarapratihara
Magadha/Bihar happened to be a Gurjara-Pratihāra stronghold under the reign of the Pratihara King Mahendrapala. We find inscriptions of Mahendrapala from early 10th an late 9th century AD scattered throughout the region.