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(1) #Thread : When the Sword of #Islam met the #Maratha Sword (738 CE)
The #Umayyad Caliphate's India campaign under Muhammad bin Qasim had brought Sindh & surrounding regions under its firm control in 712 CE. The later Governors of Sindh then tried to expand deeper into India.
The #Umayyad Caliphate's India campaign under Muhammad bin Qasim had brought Sindh & surrounding regions under its firm control in 712 CE. The later Governors of Sindh then tried to expand deeper into India.
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Al-Hakam ibn Awana took over as Umayyad Governor of Sindh in 731 CE. He re-captured territories in Saurashtra, Kutch, South Rajasthan (Chittor), which had been lost by the preceding Governor, Tamim 'the imbecile'.
Al-Hakam ibn Awana took over as Umayyad Governor of Sindh in 731 CE. He re-captured territories in Saurashtra, Kutch, South Rajasthan (Chittor), which had been lost by the preceding Governor, Tamim 'the imbecile'.
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From 731-737 CE, Al-Hakam gained victories over the Saindhavas, Kachchhelas, Saurashtra, Chavotkas, Mauryas, the Gurjaras. He then turned to step into Deccan. The Maratha Chalukyas at Navsari (current Gujarat) stood in between the Arab horde and the Dakshinapatha / Deccan.
From 731-737 CE, Al-Hakam gained victories over the Saindhavas, Kachchhelas, Saurashtra, Chavotkas, Mauryas, the Gurjaras. He then turned to step into Deccan. The Maratha Chalukyas at Navsari (current Gujarat) stood in between the Arab horde and the Dakshinapatha / Deccan.
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The Chalukya Viceroy of Navsari at the time was Avanijanashraya Pulakeshin (अवनीजनाश्रय पुलकेशीन), the great-grandson of the Pulakeshin II.
Dantidurga Rashtrakuta, the Chalukya feudatory at Achalpur (near Amravati, Maharashtra) joined for the defence at Navsari.
The Chalukya Viceroy of Navsari at the time was Avanijanashraya Pulakeshin (अवनीजनाश्रय पुलकेशीन), the great-grandson of the Pulakeshin II.
Dantidurga Rashtrakuta, the Chalukya feudatory at Achalpur (near Amravati, Maharashtra) joined for the defence at Navsari.
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The Caliphate Army mainly consisted of archers, spearmen, swordsmen & clubmen (with iron-headed clubs). The Maratha Chalukya Army had War Elephants, with swordsmen corps.
Decisive victory for Chalukyas.
The colourful description of battle is found in Navsari plate.
The Caliphate Army mainly consisted of archers, spearmen, swordsmen & clubmen (with iron-headed clubs). The Maratha Chalukya Army had War Elephants, with swordsmen corps.
Decisive victory for Chalukyas.
The colourful description of battle is found in Navsari plate.
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The Chalukyan Emperor awarded Avanijanashraya with the titles of:
1. Dakshinapathasadhara (Pillar of the Dakshinapatha)
2. Anivartakaanivartayitri (Repeller of the Unrepellable)
3. Prithvivallabha (Beloved of the Earth)
4. Chalukykulalamkara (Ornament of the Chalukyas)
The Chalukyan Emperor awarded Avanijanashraya with the titles of:
1. Dakshinapathasadhara (Pillar of the Dakshinapatha)
2. Anivartakaanivartayitri (Repeller of the Unrepellable)
3. Prithvivallabha (Beloved of the Earth)
4. Chalukykulalamkara (Ornament of the Chalukyas)
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Dantidurga Rashtrakuta, who helped defeat Umayyads in 738 CE, went on to become the Deccan Emperor and establish the Rashtrakuta Empire in 753 CE, ending the Chalukya Rule.
Dantidurga Rashtrakuta, who helped defeat Umayyads in 738 CE, went on to become the Deccan Emperor and establish the Rashtrakuta Empire in 753 CE, ending the Chalukya Rule.
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Sources:
1. @themahrattas FB post https://www.facebook.com/TheMahrattas/posts/2327505380890130
2. Corpus inscriptionum indicarum vol.4 pt.1 Inscriptions of the Kalachuri Chedi Era, pp.143-4
3. History and Culture of the Indian People, Volume 04, The Age Of Imperial Kanauj, pp.1-3
4. Img credits to resp. owners.
Sources:
1. @themahrattas FB post https://www.facebook.com/TheMahrattas/posts/2327505380890130
2. Corpus inscriptionum indicarum vol.4 pt.1 Inscriptions of the Kalachuri Chedi Era, pp.143-4
3. History and Culture of the Indian People, Volume 04, The Age Of Imperial Kanauj, pp.1-3
4. Img credits to resp. owners.
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The Arabs maintained friendly relations with Chalukyas after their 738 debacle. The Deccan was to face the next Islamic invasion after ~5 centuries.
The Arabs maintained friendly relations with Chalukyas after their 738 debacle. The Deccan was to face the next Islamic invasion after ~5 centuries.
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