Chandela Empire

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The Chandela Empire was an Indian empire that existed from the early 9th century to the 14th century CE, with its power base in Jejakabhukti. At its zenith, the empire emerged as the greatest power in Northern India. The sphere of the empire's influence was much wider than the extent of its dominions. The empire was ruled by the Chandela dynasty of Jejakabhukti, which belonged to the Chandel clan of the Rajputs. The Chandelas initially ruled as feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharas of Kanyakubja (Kannauj). The 10th century Chandela ruler Yashovarman became practically independent, although he continued to acknowledge the Pratihara suzerainty. By the time of his successor Dhanga, the Chandelas had become a sovereign power. Their power rose and declined as they fought battles with the neighbouring dynasties, especially the Paramaras of Malwa and the Kalachuris of Tripuri. From the 11th century onwards, the Chandelas faced raids by the northern Muslim dynasties, including the Ghaznavids and...

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