List of Indian monarchs From Wikipedia The following list of Indian monarchs is one of several lists of incumbents.[1] Early mythical and later documented rulers and dynasties who are deemed to have ruled a portion of the Indian subcontinent and were based in South Asia are included in this list Brihadratha Dynasty (c. 1700–799 BC)[edit]Trigarta Dynasty Brihadratha Jarasandha Sahadeva Somapi (1678–1618 BC) Srutasravas (1618–1551 BC) Ayutayus (1551–1515 BC) Niramitra (1515–1415 BC) Sukshatra (1415–1407 BC) Brihatkarman (1407–1384 BC) Senajit (1384–1361 BC) Srutanjaya (1361–1321 BC) Vipra (1321–1296 BC) Suchi (1296–1238 BC) Kshemya (1238–1210 BC) Subrata (1210–1150 BC) Dharma (1150–1145 BC) Susuma (1145–1107 BC) Dridhasena (1107–1059 BC) Sumati (1059–1026 BC) Subhala (1026–1004 BC) Sunita (1004–964 BC) Satyajit (964–884 BC) Biswajit (884–849 BC) Ripunjaya (849–799 BC) Trigarta (Trigart Raje) Dynasty (? BC–present)[edit]Katoch Clan Kings & Emperors Jaswal Clan Kings & Emperors Guleria Clan Kings & Emperors Sibaia Clan Kings & Emperors Dadwal Clan rulers Pradyota dynasty (799–684 BC)[edit]Pradyota Palaka Visakhayupa Ajaka Varttivarddhana Haryanka dynasty/Shishunaga dynasty (684–424 BC)[edit]Bimbisara (544–491 BC), founder of the first Magadhan empire Ajatashatru (491–461 BC) Udayin Anirudha Mund Darshaka (from 461 BC) Nagdashak (last ruler of the Haryanka dynasty) Shishunaga (412–344 BC), established the Magadha Kingdom Kakavarna Kshemadharman Kshatraujas Nandivardhana Mahanandin (until 424 BC), his empire was inherited by his illegitimate son Mahapadma Nanda Nanda Dynasty (424–321 BC)[edit]Mahapadma Nanda (from 424 BC), illegitimate son of Mahanandin, founded the Nanda Empire after inheriting Mahanandins empire Pandhukananda Panghupatinanda Bhutapalananda Rashtrapalananada Govishanakananda Dashasidkhakananda Kaivartananda Dhananand (Agrammes, Xandrammes) (until 321 BC), lost his empire to Chandragupta Maurya after being defeated by him. Karvinatha Nand (Illegitimate son of Mahapadna Nanda) The nine kings were contemporary and brothers, called the Nava Nandas (nine Nandas), ruling at different parts of Magadh (present Bihar state of India) headed by the strongest ruler of all the then 14 Janpads (Kingdoms) of India; Dhananand. Maurya Dynasty (324–184 BC)[edit]Chandragupta Maurya (Chandragupta Maurya the Great) (Sandrakottos) (322–298 BC), founded the Mauryan Empire after defeating both the Nanda Empire and the Macedonian Seleucid Empire defeating strategically Alexander the Great, claimed descent from the Shakya dynasty Bindusara Amitraghata (298–273 BC) Ashoka Vardhana (Ashoka the Great) (273–232 BC), considered the greatest ancient Indian emperor, first emperor to unify India (after conquering most of South Asia and Afghanistan), adopted Buddhism, granted animal rights and promoted non-violence Dasaratha (232–224 BC) Samprati (224–215 BC) Salisuka (215–202 BC) Devavarman (202–195 BC) Satadhanvan (195–187 BC), the Mauryan Empire had shrunk by the time of his reign Brhadratha (187–184 BC), assassinated by Pusyamitra Shunga Shunga Dynasty (185–73 BC)[edit]Pusyamitra Shunga (185–149 BC), founded the dynasty after assassinating Brhadratha Agnimitra (149–141 BC), son and successor of Pusyamitra Vasujyeshtha (141–131 BC) Vasumitra (131–124 BC) Andhraka (124–122 BC) Pulindaka (122–119 BC) Ghosha Vajramitra Bhagabhadra (c. 110 BC), mentioned by the Puranas Devabhuti (83–73 BC), the last Sunga king Kanva Dynasty (73–26 BC)[edit]Vasudeva (c. 75 – c. 66 BCE) Bhumimitra (c. 66 – c. 52 BCE) Narayana (c. 52 – c. 40 BCE) Susarman (c. 40 – c. 26 BCE) Western Kshatrapas (35–405 AD)[edit]Nahapana (119–124 AD) Castanafl (c. 120) Rudradaman I (c. 130–150) Damajadasri I (170–175) Jivadaman (175, d. 199) Rudrasimha I (175–188, d. 197) Isvaradatta (188–191) Rudrasimha I (restored) (191–197) Jivadaman (restored) (197–199) Rudrasena I (200–222) Samghadaman (222–223) Damasena (223–232) Damajadasri II (232–239) with Viradaman (234–238) Yasodaman I (239) Vijayasena (239–250) Damajadasri III (251–255) Rudrasena II (255–277) Visvasimha (277–282) Bhartridaman (282–295) with Visvasena (293–304) Rudrasimha II (304–348) with Yasodaman II (317–332) Rudradaman II (332–348) Rudrasena III (348–380) Simhasena (380–?) Gupta Dynasty (c. 240–550 AD)[edit]Sri-Gupta I (c. 240–290), founder of the Gupta Dynasty Ghatotkacha (290–305) Chandra Gupta I (305–335), founder of the Gupta Empire, which is often regarded as the golden age of Indian culture Samudra Gupta (Samudragupta the Great) (335–370). Reputed to have never lost a battle in his whole life. Rama Gupta (370–375) Chandra Gupta II (Chandragupta II the Great) (Chandragupta Vikramaditya) (375–415), son of Samudra Gupta, the Gupta Empire achieved its zenith under his reign, the Chinese pilgrim Fa-Hsien described Indian culture during his reign Kumara Gupta I (415–455) Skanda Gupta (455–467) Kumara Gupta II (467–477) Buddha Gupta (477–496) Chandra Gupta III (496–500) Vainya Gupta (500–515) Narasimha Gupta (515–530) Kumara Gupta III (530–540) Vishnu Gupta (c. 540–550) Pandya Dynasty (c. 550 BC – 1345)[edit]Central Pandya Dynasty (c. 550 BC – 1311 AD)[edit]Kadunkoen (c. 550–450 BC) Pandion (c. 50 BC – 50 AD), known as Pandion to Greeks and Romans Early Pandyas Nedunj Cheliyan I (Aariyap Padai Kadantha Nedunj Cheliyan ) Pudappandiyan Mudukudumi Paruvaludhi Nedunj Cheliyan II (Pasumpun Pandiyan) Nan Maran Nedunj Cheliyan III (Talaiyaalanganathu Seruvendra Nedunj Cheliyan ) Maran Valudi Musiri Mutriya Cheliyan Ukkirap Peruvaluthi First Empire Kadungon (c. 600–700 AD), revived the dynasty Maravarman Avani Culamani (590–620 AD) Cezhiyan Cendan (620–640 AD) Arikesari Maravarman Nindraseer Nedumaaran (640–674 AD) Kochadaiyan Ranadhiran (675–730 AD) Arikesari Parankusa Maravarman Rajasinga (730–765 AD) Parantaka Nedunjadaiyan (765–790 AD) Rasasingan II (790–800 AD) Varagunan I (800–830 AD) Sirmara Srivallabha (830–862 AD) Varaguna II (862–880 AD) Parantaka Viranarayana (862–905 AD) Rajasima Pandian II (905–920 AD) Pandyan Revival Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan (1251–1268), revived Pandyan glory, considered one of the greatest conquerors of Southern India Maravarman Sundara Pandyan Maravarman Kulasekaran I (1268–1308) Sundara Pandya (1308–1311), son of Maravarman Kulasekaran, fought with his brother Vira Pandya over the throne Vira Pandya (1308–1311), son of Maravarman Kulasekaran, fought with his brother of Sundara Pandya over the throne, Madurai was conquered by the Khilji dynasty Pandalam Dynasty (c. 1200)[edit]Raja Rajasekhara (c. 1200–1500), descendant of the Pandya Dynasty, father of Ayyappan (often regarded as a Hindu deity) Foreign Emperors in North-Western India (c. 538 BC – 750 AD)[edit]These empires were vast, centered in Persia or the Mediterranean; their satrapies (provinces) in India were at their outskirts. Persian Achaemenid Dynasty (c. 538–330 BC)[edit]Cyrus the Great (c. 538–529 BC), established the Achaemenid Empire, conquered parts of what is now Pakistan Cambyses II (530–521 BC) Smerdis (521 BC) Darius I (521–486 BC) Xerxes I (486–465 BC) Artaxerxes I (474–424 BC) Xerxes II (424–423 BC) Sogdianus (424–423 BC) Darius II (424–404 BC) Artaxerxes II (404–358 BC) Artaxerxes III (358–338 BC) Artaxerxes IV Arses (338–336 BC) Darius III Codomannus (336–330 BC), defeated by King Alexander the Great (who replaced the Achaemenid Empire with the Macedonian Empire) Argead Dynasty (326–323 BC)[edit]Alexander the Great (326–323 BC), founded the Macedonian Empire after conquering the Achaemenid Empire, conquered parts of what is now Pakistan, fought Porus (Purushottama) in the Battle of the Hydaspes River; his empire was quickly divided amongst the so-called diadochoi Seleucid Diadochi (323–321 BC)[edit]Seleucus Nicator (323–321 BC), diadochos general who founded the Seleucid Empire in the eastern part of the Macedonian empire after gaining control following Alexanders death, lost his territories in Pakistan and Afghanistan after being defeated by Chandragupta Maurya (Sandrakottos) Arab Umayyad Caliphate (711–750 AD)[edit]Muhammad bin Qasim (711–715), an Arab general, conquered Sindh, Balochistan and southern Punjab and ruled these lands on behalf of the Ummayyid Caliph (political and spiritual leader of Islam), Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik (715–717) Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz (717–720) Yazid ibn Abd al-Malik (720–724) Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (724–743) al-Walid ibn Yazid (743–744) Yazid ibn al-Walid (744) Ibrahim ibn al-Walid (744) Marwan II ibn Muhammad (744–750) Chera dynasty (c. 400 BC – 1314 AD)[edit]Note that years are still highly disputed among the scholars, the given is only a version. Ancient Chera Kings (c. 400 BC – 397 AD)[edit]1.Udiyancheralatan 2.Antuvancheral 3.Imayavaramban Nedun-Cheralatan (56–115 AD) 4.Cheran Chenkutuvan (from 115) 5.Palyanai Sel-Kelu Kuttuvan (115–130) 6.Poraiyan Kadungo (from 115) 7.Kalankai-Kanni Narmudi Cheral (115–140) 8.Vel-Kelu Kuttuvan (130–185) 9.Selvak-Kadungo (131–155) 10.Adukotpattu Cheralatan (140–178) 11.Kuttuvan Irumporai (178–185) 12.Tagadur Erinda Perumcheral (185–201) 13.Yanaikat-sey Mantaran Cheral (201–241) 14.Ilamcheral Irumporai (241–257) 15.Perumkadungo (257–287) 16.Ilamkadungo (287–317) 17.Kanaikal Irumporai (367–397) Kulashekhara Dynasty (1020–1314 AD)[edit]1.Kulashekhara Varman (800–820 AD), also called Kulashekhara Alwar 2.Rajashekhara Varman (820–844 AD), also called Cheraman Perumal 3.Sthanu ravi Varman (844–885 AD), contemporary of Aditya Chola 4.Rama Varma Kulashekhara (885–917 AD) 5.Goda Ravi Varma (917–944 AD) 6.Indu Kotha Varma (944–962 AD) 7.Bhaskara Ravi Varman I (962–1019 AD) 8.Bhaskara Ravi Varman II (1019–1021 AD) 9.Vira Kerala (1021–1028 AD) 10.Rajasimha (1028–1043 AD) 11.Bhaskara Ravi Varman III (1043–1082 AD) 12.Rama Varman Kulashekhara (1090–1122 AD), also called Cheraman Perumal Ravi Varman Kulashekhara (c. 1250–1314), last of the Cheras Chola Dynasty (c. 301 BC – 1279 AD)[edit]Sangam Cholas (c. 300 BC – 240 AD)[edit]Ilamcetcenni (c. 301 BC) Karikala Chola (c. 270 BC) Nedunkilli (c. 150 AD) Nalankilli (c. 150 AD) Killivalavan (c. 200 AD) Perunarkilli (c. 300 AD) Kocengannan (c. 220 AD) Chola Emperors (848–1279 AD)[edit]Vijayalaya Chola (848–881), founder of the Chola Empire Aditya (871–907) Parantaka I (907–955) Gandaraditya (950–957) Arinjaya (956–957) Parantaka Chola II (957–970) Uttama Chola (973–985) Rajaraja Chola I (985–1014), considered the greatest of all Cholas, expanded the Chola Empire overseas to Sri Lanka Rajendra Chola I (1012–1044), expanded the Chola Empire overseas to South-East Asia Rajadhiraja Chola I (1018–1054) Rajendra Chola II (1051–1063) Virarajendra Chola (1063–1070) Athirajendra Chola (1067–1070) Vikkrama Chola (1118–1135) Kulotunga Chola II (1133–1150) Rajaraja Chola II (1146–1163) Rajadiraja Chola II (1163–1178) Kulothunga Chola III (1178–1218) Rajaraja Chola III (1216–1256) Rajendra Chola III (1246–1279), last of the Cholas Satavahana Dynasty (c. 230 BC – 199 AD)[edit]Simuka (c. 230–207 BC) Kanha (or Krishna) (207–189 BC) Satakarni I Hala (20–24 AD) Gautamiputra Satakarni (106–130) Vashishtiputra Pulumayi (130–158) Vashishtiputra Satakarni (c. 158–170) Sri Yajna Satakarni (c. 170–199) Vakataka dynasty (250s–500s CE)[edit]Vindhyasakti (250–270) Pravarasena I (270–330) The Pravarapura-Nandivardhana branch[edit]Rudrasena I (330–355) Prithvisena I (355–380) Rudrasena II (380–385) Divakarasena (385–400) Prabhavatigupta (fem.), Regent (385–405) Damodarasena (Pravarasena II) (400–440) Narendrasena (440–460) Prithvishena II (460–480) The Vatsagulma branch[edit]Sarvasena (330–355) Vindhyasena (Vindhyashakti II) (355–400) Pravarasena II (400–415) Unknown (415–450) Devasena (450–475) Harishena (475–500) Hellenistic Euthydemid Dynasty (c. 221–85 BC)[edit]Unlike the far larger empires of Alexander the Great and his Seleukid diadoch, centered in the region Euthydemus I (c. 221–206 BC), Greco-Bactrian king Demetrius I (c. 200–170 BC), son of Euthydemus I, conquered parts of what is now Pakistan Apollodotus I (180–160 BC), successor of Demetrius Agathocles (190–180 BC) Pantaleon (190–185 BC) Apollodotus I (reigned c. 180–160 BC) Antimachus II Nikephoros (160–155 BC) Demetrius II (155–150 BC) Menander I (c. 150–135 BC) Agathokleia (c. 135–125 BC), probably widow of Menander, queen-mother and regent for her son Strato Strato I (125–110 BC), son of Menander and Agathokleia Heliokles II (110–100 BC) Polyxenios (c. 100 BC), possibly in Gandhara Demetrius III Aniketos (c. 100 BC) Amyntas Nikator (95–90 BC) Peukolaos (c. 90 BC)/* Hellenistic Euthydemid Dynasty (c. 221–85 BC) */ Menander II Dikaios The Just (90–85 BC) Archebios (90–85 BC) Indo-Scythian rulers (c. 90 BC – 45 AD)[edit]North-western India (c. 90 BC – 10 AD)[edit]Maues (c. 85–60 BC) Vonones (c. 75–65 BC) Spalahores (c. 75–65 BC) Spalarises (c. 60–57 BC) Azes I (c. 57–35 BC) Azilises (c. 57–35 BC) Azes II (c. 35–12 BC) Zeionises (c. 10 BC – 10 AD) Kharahostes (c. 10 BC – 10 AD) Hajatria Liaka Kusuluka, satrap of Chuksa Kusulaka Patika, satrap of Chuksa and son of Liaka Kusulaka Mathura area (c. 20 BC – 20 AD)[edit]Hagamasha (satrap) Hagana (satrap) Rajuvula (Great Satrap) (c. 10 AD) Sodasa, son of Rajuvula Apracharaja rulers (12 BC – 45 AD)[edit]Vijayamitra (12 BC – 15 AD) Itravasu (c. 20 AD) Aspavarma (15–45 AD) Minor local rulers[edit]Bhadrayasha Niggas Mamvadi Arsakes Indo-Parthian rulers (c. 21–100 AD)[edit]Gondophares I (c. 21–50) Abdagases I (c. 50–65) Satavastres (c. 60) Sarpedones (c. 70) Orthagnes (c. 70) Ubouzanes (c. 77) Sases or Gondophares II (c. 85) Abdagases II (c. 90) Pakores (c. 100) Kushana Dynasty (80–225)[edit]Vima Takto (c. 80–105), alias Soter Megas or Great Saviour. Vima Kadphises (c. 105–127), the first great Kushan emperor Kanishka I (127–147) Huvishka (c. 155–187) Vasudeva I (c. 191–225), the last of the great Kushan emperors Kanishka II (c. 227–247) Vāsishka (c. 247–265) Kanishka III (c. 268) Vasudeva II (c. 275–300) Shaka Kushan (300–350) Gadahara or minor kings Pallava Dynasty (275–882)[edit]Early Pallavas (275–355)[edit]Simha Varman I (275–300 or 315–345) Skanda Varman I (345–355) Middle Pallavas (355–537)[edit]Visnugopa (350–355) Kumaravisnu I (355–370) Skanda Varman II 370–385) Vira Varman (385–400) Skanda Varman III (400–438) Simha Varman II (438–460) Skanda Varman IV (460–480) Nandi Varman I (480–500) Kumaravisnu II (c. 500–510) Buddha Varman (c. 510–520) Kumaravisnu III (c. 520–530) Simha Varman III (c. 530–537) Later Pallavas (537–882)[edit]Simha Vishnu (537–570) Mahendra Varman I (571–630) Narasimha Varman I (Mamalla) (630–668) Mahendra Varman II (668–672) Paramesvara Varman I (672–700) Narasimha Varman II (Raja Simha) (700–728) Paramesvara Varman II (705–710) Nandi Varman II (Pallavamalla) (732–796) Thandi Varman (775–825) Nandi Varman III (825–869) Nirupathungan (869–882) Aparajitha Varman (882–901) Kadambas of Banavasi (345–525 AD)[edit]Mayura Sharma (Varma) (345–365) Kangavarma (365–390) Bagitarha (390–415) Raghu (415–435) Kakusthavarma (435–455) Santivarma (455–460) Mrigeshavarma (460–480) Shivamandhativarma (480–485) Ravivarma (485–519) Harivarma (519–525) Western Ganga dynasty of Talakad (350–1024 AD)[edit]Konganivarma Madhava (350–370) Madhava II (370–390) Harivarman (390–410) Vishnugopa (410–430) Tadangala Madhava (430–466) Avinita (466–495) Durvinita (495–535) Mushkara (535–585) Srivikrama (585–635 Bhuvikarma (635–679 Shivamara I (679–725 Sripurusha (725–788 Shivamara II (788–816 Rajamalla I (817–853 Nitimarga Ereganga (853–869 Rajamalla II (870–907) Ereyappa Nitimarga II (907–919) Narasimhadeva (919–925) Rajamalla III (925–935) Butuga II (935–960) Takkolam in (949) Maruladeva (960–963) Marasimha III (963–974) Rajamalla IV (974–985) Rakkasa Ganga (985–1024) Maitrakas of Vallabhi (470–776 CE)[edit]Bhatarka (c. 470–c. 492) Dharasena I (c. 493–c. 499) Dronasinha (also known as Maharaja) (c. 500–c. 520) Dhruvasena I (c. 520–c. 550) Dharapatta (c. 550–c. 556) Guhasena (c. 556–c. 570) Dharasena II (c. 570–c. 595) Siladitya I (also known as Dharmaditya) (c. 595–c. 615) Kharagraha I (c. 615–c. 626) Dharasena III (c. 626–c. 640) Dhruvasena II (also known as Baladitya) (c. 640–c. 644) Chkravarti king Dharasena IV (also known as Param Bhatarka, Maharajadhiraja, Parameshwara) (c. 644–c. 651) Dhruvasena III (c. 651–c. 656) Kharagraha II (c. 656–c. 662) Siladitya II (c. 662–?) Siladitya III Siladitya IV Siladitya V Siladitya VI Siladitya VII (c. 766–c. 776)[2] Chalukya Dynasty (543–1156)[edit]Chalukyas of Badami (543–757)[edit]Pulakesi I (543–566) Kirtivarman I (566–597) Mangalesa (597–609) Pulakesi II (609–642) Vikramaditya I (655–680) Vinayaditya (680–696) Vijayaditya (696–733) Vikramaditya II (733–746) Kirtivarman II (746–757) Chalukyas of Kalyani (973–1156)[edit]Tailapa Ahavamalla (973–997) Satyasraya Irivabedanga (997–1008) Vikramaditya V (1008–1014) Ayyana (1014–1015) Jayasimha II (1015–1042) Someshvara I (1042–1068) Someshvara II (1068–1076) Vikramaditya VI (1076–1127) Someshvara III (1127–1138) Jagadekamalla (1138–1151) Tailapa (1151–1156) Someshwara IV (1183–1189) Shashanka dynasty (600–626)[edit]Shashanka (600–625), first recorded independent king of Bengal, created the first unified political entity in Bengal Manava (625–626), ruled for 8 months before being conquered by Harshavardana and Bhaskarvarmana Harsha dynasty (606–647)[edit]Harsha Vardhana (606–647), unified Northern India and ruled it for over 40 years, he was the last non-Muslim emperor to rule a unified Northern India Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty (650–1036 CE)[edit]Dadda I-II-III (650–750) Nagabhata I (750–780) Vatsaraja (780–800) Nagabhata II (800–833) Ramabhadra (833–836) Mihira Bhoja I (836–890) Mahendrapala I (890–910) Bhoj II (910–913) Mahipala I (913–944) Mahendrapala II (944–948) Devpala (948–954) Vinaykpala (954–955) Mahipala II (955–956) Vijaypala II (956–960) Rajapala (960–1018) Trilochanpala (1018–1027) Jasapala (Yashpala) (1024–1036) Rashtrakutas of Manyaketha (735–982)[edit]Dantidurga (735–756) Krishna I (756–774) Govinda II (774–780) Dhruva Dharavarsha (780–793) Govinda III (793–814) Amoghavarsha I (814–878) Krishna II Akalavarsha (878–914) Indra III (914–929) Amoghavarsha II (929–930) Govinda IV (930–935) Amoghavarsha III (934–939) Krishna III (939–967) Khottiga Amoghavarsha (967–972) Karka II Amoghhavarsha IV (972–973) Indra IV (973–982), only a claimer for the lost throne Tomars or Tuars of Sthaneshwar and Indraprastha (736–1192 AD)[edit]From Kshemak (last Tomar king of Indraprastha and direct descendant of Parikshit) to Anangpal I - 1.Kshemak 2.Shunkh (Kshemaks seat was usurped by his minister) 3.Tunga (took refuge in Southern India established small kingdom - River Tungbhadra named after him) 4.Abhanga 5.Javal 6.Gawal 7.Lorepind 8.Adangal 9.Ganmel 10.Nabhang 11.Chukkar 12.Tome 13.Dravidan Tomar 14.Drugya Tomar 15.Manbha Tomar 16.Karwal Tomar 17.Kalang Tomar, he was a local chieftain in Kurudesh (modern Haryana) 18.Anangpal I - re-established Tomar rule at what is now Delhi, the ancient capital of his ancestors. 736 AD – March- xx, ruled 18 years 19.Vasudev - 754–March - xx, ruled 19Y-1M-18D 20.Gangeya Tuar - 773–Apr.-18, ruled 21Y-3M-28D 21.Prithvimal - 794–Aug.-16, ruled 19Y-6M-19D 22.Jagdev or Jaydev - 814–Mar.-05, ruled 20Y-7M-28D 23.Narpal - 834–Nov.-03, ruled 14Y-4M-09D 24.Udaysangh - 849–Mar.-12, ruled 26Y-7M-11D 25.Jaidas - 875–Oct.-23, ruled 21Y-2M-13D 26.Vachhal/VrikshPal - 897–Jan.-01, ruled 22Y-3M-16D. There were many brothers / uncles of Vacchal Tuar[3] 1.Bacchdev, founded Bagor near Narnol and Bachera and Baghera near Thoda Ajmer 2.Nagdeo[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar and brother of Vachhal dev, founded Nagor and Nagda near Ajmer. Karndeo Tuar himself established Bahadurgarh near Alwar 3.Krishnray[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Kishangarh near Ajmer and Khas Ganj between Etah and Soron 4.Nihal Ray[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Narayanpur near Alwar 5.Somasi[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Ajabpur between present day Alwar and Jaipur 6.Harpal[3] s/o Karnpal Tuar, founded Harsola and Harsoli near Alwar 27.Pavak - 919–Apr.-22, ruled 21Y-6M-05D 28.Vihangpal - 940–Oct.-27, ruled 24Y-4M-04D 29.Tolpal - 961–Mar.-01, ruled 18Y-3M-15D 1.Gopal - either another name of Gopal or ruled on his behalf for a while 30.Sulakshanpal - 979–Jun.-16, ruled 25Y-10M-10D 31.Jaipal Tuar - 1005–Apr.-26, ruled 25Y-10M-10D. - Fought with Raja Rangatdhwaj Rathore and lost sovereignty of Kannauj 1.His younger brother Jhetpal Tuar captured Paithan and his descendants are called Pathania Rajputs 32.Kanvarpal/Kumara Pal Tuar - 1021–Aug.-29, ruled 29Y-9M-18D (Masud, grandson of Md. Gazni, captured Hansi briefly in 1038), ruled from Bari[4] in Awadh, which was 3 days south of Kannauj 1.His Rajya Purohit, the chief priest, was Indrachandra whose descendant was Ramchandra Rammya, Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya Hemus nephew and General in his army[5] 33.Anangpal II or AnekPal or Anaypal - 1051–Jun.-17, ruled 29Y-6M-18D (1052 inscription on the Iron pillar at Mahrauli), populated Delhi and built Lalkot[6] or Old Fort of Delhi.[4][7] A few known sons of Anangpal are given here, which tell us the extent of his dominions. From Hansi in north to Agra in south and from Ajmer in west to the Ganges in east, beyond which were the Katheria Rajputs rulers[8] 1.Bhumpal Tomar, younger son - 1081, Settled in Narwar area (Near Gwalior) 2.Indrapal,[9] founded Indra Garh 3.Rangraj,[9] founded two palaces by the name of Taragarh, one near Ajmer 4.Achal Raj, founded Achner between Bharatpur and Agra 5.Draupad, lived in Hansi 6.Sisupal, founded Sirsa, Siswal (also called Sirsa Patan) 7.Surajpal, Suraj Kund in Mehrauli Delhi was built by him 34.Tejpal - 1081–Jan.-05, ruled 24Y-1M-06D, founded Tejora between Gurgaon and Alwar 35.Mahipal/Junpal - 1105–Feb.-11, ruled 25Y-2M-23D 36.Dakatpal (Arkpal or Anangpal III) - 1151–Jul.-19, ruled until 1192 AD until the Capture of Delhi by Md. Ghori, titular head only, lost to Someshwar dev Chauhan of Ajmer in 1152 AD and married daughter to Chauhan king and thus became a feudatory of his Chauhan son in law and later his grandson Rai Pithora of Ajmer. Prithviraj Chauhan was proclaimed the heir of Tomar Kingdom in 1170 AD and his rule was 22Y-2M-16D 1.Govindraj Tanwar fought for Prithviraj Chauhan and was killed in battle with Md Ghori Pāla Dynasty (c. 756–1174 AD)[edit]Gopala I (756–781) Dharmapala (Dharmapala the Great) (781–821). Son of Gopala, conquered Northern India from Burma to Afghanistan and Kashmir to the Narmada River. Devapala (Devapala the Great) (821–861). Added also South India into the Pala Empire, which achieved its zenith under his reign Mahendrapala, Shurapala I, Vigrahapala I (861–866) Narayanapala (866–920) Rajyapala (920–952) Gopala II (952–969) Vigrahapala II (969–995) Mahipala I (995–1043) Nayapala (1043–1058) Vigrahapala III (1058–1075) Mahipala II (1075–1080) Shurapala II (1080–1082) Ramapala (1082–1124) Kumarapala (1124–1129) Gopala III (1129–1143) Madanapala (1143–1162) Govindapala (1162–1174) Paramara dynasty of Malwa (c. 800–c. 1305)[edit]Upendra (c. 800–c. 818) Vairisimha I (c. 818–c. 843) Siyaka I (c. 843–c. 893) Vakpati (c. 893–c. 918) Vairisimha II (c. 918–c. 948) Siyaka II (c. 948–c. 974) Vakpatiraja (c. 974–c. 995) Sindhuraja (c. 995–c. 1010) Bhoja I (c. 1010–c. 1055) Jayasimha I (c. 1055–c. 1060) Udayaditya (c. 1060–c. 1087) Lakshmanadeva (c. 1087–c. 1097) Naravarman (c. 1097–c. 1134) Yasovarman (c. 1134–c. 1142) Jayavarman I (c. 1142–c. 1160) Vindhyavarman (c. 1160–c. 1193) Subhatavarman (c. 1193–c. 1210) Arjunavarman I (c. 1210–c. 1218) Devapala (c. 1218–c. 1239) Jaitugideva (c. 1239–c. 1256) Jayavarman II (c. 1256–c. 1269) Jayasimha II (c. 1269–c. 1274) Arjunavarman II (c. 1274–c. 1283) Bhoja II (c. 1283–?) Mahlakadeva (c. ?–c. 1305) Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri (850–1334 AD)[edit]Dridhaprahara Seunachandra (850–874) Dhadiyappa (874–900) Bhillama I (900–925) Vadugi (Vaddiga) (950–974) Dhadiyappa II (974–975) Bhillama II (975–1005) Vesugi I (1005–1020) Bhillama III (1020–1055) Vesugi II (1055–1068) Bhillama III (1068) Seunachandra II (1068–1085) Airamadeva (1085–1115) Singhana I (1115–1145) Mallugi I (1145–1150) Amaragangeyya (1150–1160) Govindaraja (1160) Amara Mallugi II (1160–1165) Kaliya Ballala (1165–1173) Bhillama V (1173–1192), proclaimed independence from Kalyani Chalukya Jaitugi I (1192–1200) Singhana II (1200–1247) Kannara (1247–1261) Mahadeva (1261–1271) Amana (1271) Ramachandra (1271–1312) Singhana III (1312–1313) Harapaladeva (1313–1318) Mallugi III (1318–1334) Roopak Dynasty (c. 890–895)[edit]Brahmin Shahi Dynasty (c. 890–964)[edit]Lalliya (c. 890–895) Kamaluka (895–921) Bhima (921–964), son of Kamaluka Janjua Shahi Dynasty (964–1026 AD)[edit]Jayapala (964–1001) Anandapala (1001–1011) Roopak (1011–1022) Bhímapála (1022–1026) Hoysala Dynasty (1000–1346)[edit]Nripa Kama (1000–1045) Vinayaditya I (1045–1098) Ereyanga (1098–1100) Ballala (1100–1108) Vishnuvardhana (1108–1142) Narasimha I (1142–1173), proclaimed independence from Kalyani Chalukya Ballala II (1173–1220) Narasimha II (1220–1235) Vira Someshwara (1235–1253) Narasimha III and Ramanatha (1253–1295) Ballala III (1295–1342) Sena Empire Dynasty rule over Bengal (1070–1230 CE)[edit]Hemanta Sen (1070–1096) Vijay Sen (1096–1159) Ballal Sen (1159–1179) Lakshman Sen (1179–1206) Vishwarup Sen (1206–1225) Keshab Sen (1225–1230) Eastern Ganga dynasty (1078–1434)[edit]Anantavarman Codaganga (1078–1147) Ananga Bhima Deva II (1170–1198) Anangabhima Deva III (1211–1238) Narasimha Deva I (1238–1264) Bhanu Deva I (1264–1279) Narasimha Deva II (1279–1306) Bhanu Deva II (1306–1328) Narasimha Deva III (1328–1352) Bhanu Deva III (1352–1378) Narasimha Deva IV (1378–1414) Bhanu Deva IV (1414–1434) Kakatiya dynasty (1083–1323 CE)[edit]Beta I (1000–1030) Prola I (1030–1075) Beta II (1075–1110) Prola II (1110–1158) Prataparudra I/Rudradeva I (1158–1195) Mahadeva (1195–1198). Brother of King Rudradeva Ganapathi deva (1199–1261) Rudrama devi (1262–1296) Prataparudra II/ Rudradeva II (1296–1323). Son of Queen Rudramba Ahom Dynasty ruled over Assam (1228–1826)[edit]Sukaphaa (1228–1268) Sutephaa (1268–1281) Subinphaa (1281–1293) Sukhaangphaa (1293–1332) Sukhrampha (1332–1364) Interregnum (1364–1369) Sutuphaa (1369–1376) Interregnum (1376–1380) Tyao Khamti (1380–1389) Interregnum (1389–1397) Sudangphaa (1397–1407) Sujangphaa (1407–1422) Suphakphaa (1422–1439) Susenphaa (1439–1488) Suhenphaa (1488–1493) Supimphaa (1493–1497) Swarganarayan (1497–1539) Suklenmung (1539–1552) Sukhaamphaa (1552–1603) Pratap Singha (1603–1641) Jayaditya Singha (1641–1644) Sutingphaa (1644–1648) Jayadhwaj Singha (1648–1663) Chakradhwaj Singha (1663–1670) Udayaaditya Singha (1670–1672) Ramadhwaj Singha (1672–1674) Suhunga (1674–1675) Gobar (1675–1675) Sujinphaa (1675–1677) Sudoiphaa (1677–1679) Ratnadhwaj Singha (1679–1681) Gadadhar Singha (1681–1696) Rudra Singha (1696–1714) Siba Singha (1714–1744) Pramatta Singha (1744–1751) Rajeswar Singha (1751–1769) Lakshmi Singha (1769–1780) Gaurinath Singha (1780–1795) Kamaleswar Singha (1795–1811) Chandrakanta Singha (1811–1818) Purandar Singha (1818–1819) Chandrakanta Singha (1819–1821) Jogeshwar Singha (1821–1822) Purandar Singha (1833–1838) Kalachuri (Southern) Dynasty (1130–1184)[edit]Bijjala II (1130–1167), proclaimed independence from Kalyani Chalukyas in 1162 AD Sovideva (1168–1176) Mallugi → overthrown by his brother Sankama Sankama (1176–1180) Ahavamalla (1180–83) Singhana (1183–84) Bana Dynasty rule over Magadaimandalam (c. 1190–1260 AD)[edit]Kadava Dynasty (c. 1216–1279 AD)[edit]Kopperunchinga I (c. 1216 – 1242) Kopperunchinga II (c. 1243 – 1279) The Muslim Rule (1206–1526)[edit]Delhi Sultanate (1206–1526)[edit]Despite the name, the capital was repeatedly elsewhere than Delhi city, and not always near. Mamluk dynasty of Delhi (1206–1290)[edit]Qutb-ud-din Aybak (1206–1210) Aram Shah (1210–1211) Shams-ud-din Iltutmish (1211–1236) Rukn-ud-din Firuz (1236) Raziyyat ud din Sultana (1236–1240) Muiz-ud-din Bahram (1240–1242) Ala-ud-din Masud (1242–1246) Nasir-ud-din Mahmud (1246–1266) Ghiyas-ud-din Balban (1266–1286) Muiz-ud-din Qaiqabad (1286–1290) Khilji Dynasty (1290–1320)[edit]Jalal ud din Fir oz Khaliji (1290–1296), founder of the Khilji dynasty, defeated some invading Mongol armies Alauddin Khilji (1296–1316), considered the greatest of the Delhi Sultans, unified India and defeated a number of invading Mongol armies Qutb ud din Mubarak Shah (1316–1320). The Delhi Sultanate had shrunk during his reign Tughlaq Dynasty (1321–1414)[edit]Ghiyasu-Din Tughluq (1321–1325) Muhammad bin Tughluq (1325–1351) Firuz Shah Tughlaq (1351–1388) Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughluq II (1388–1389) Abu Bakr Shah (1389–1390) Nasir ud din Muhammad Shah III (1390–1394) Mahmud Nasir ud-Din (Sultan Mahmud) at Delhi (1394–1413) Nusrat Shah at Firozabad Invasion of Timur in 1398 and the end of the Tughluq Dynasty as known earlier. Sayyid Dynasty (1414–1451)[edit]Khizr (1414–1421) Mubarik II (1421–1434) Muhamed IV (1434–1445) Alem I (1445–1451) Lodi Dynasty (1451–1526)[edit]Bahlol Khan Lodi (1451–1489) Sikandar Lodi (1489–1517) Ibrahim Lodi (1517–1526), defeated by Babur (who replaced the Delhi Sultanate with the Mughal Empire) Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1527)[edit]Ala ud din Bahman Shah (1347–1358), established his capital at Gulbarga Muhammad Shah I (1358–1375) Ala ud din Mujahid Shah (1375–1378) Daud Shah I (1378) Muhammad Shah II (1378–1397) Ghiyas ud din Tahmatan Shah (1397) Shams ud din Daud Shah II (1397) Taj ud din Feroz Shah (1397–1422) Shahab ud din Ahmad Shah I (1422–1435), established his capital at Bidar Ala ud din Ahmad Shah II (1436–1458) Ala ud din Humayun Shah (1458–1461) Nizam ud din Ahmad Shah III (1461–1463) Shams ud din Muhammad Shah III (1463–1482) Mahmud Shah (1482–1518) Ahmad Shah IV (1518–1521) Ala ud din Shah (1521–1522) Waliullah Shah (1522–1524) Kalimullah Shah (1524–1527) Malwa Sultanate (1392–1562)[edit]Ghoris (1390–1436)[edit]Dilavar Khan Husain (1390–1405) Alp Khan Hushang (1405–1435) Ghazni Khan Muhamnmad (1435–1436) Masud Khan (1436) Khiljis (1436–1535)[edit]Mahmud Shah I (1436–1469) Ghiyath Shah (1469–1500) Nasr Shah (1500–1511) Mahmud Shah II (1511–1530) Under Gujarat (1530–1534) Amit parsagandites (1534–1535) Qadirid (1535–1555)[edit]Qadir Shah (1535–1542) Under the Mughal Empire (1542–1555) Shajaatid (1555–1562)[edit]Shajaat Khan (1555) Miyan Bayezid Baz Bahadur (1555–1562) Reddy dynasty (1325–1448 CE)[edit]Prolaya Vema Reddy (1325–1335) Anavota Reddy (1335–1364) Anavema Reddy (1364–1386) Kumaragiri Reddy (1386–1402) Kataya Vema Reddy (1395–1414) Allada Reddy (1414–1423) Veerabhadra Reddy (1423–1448) Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1660)[edit]Sangama Dynasty (1336–1487)[edit]Harihara I (Deva Raya) 1336–1343 Bukka I (1343–1379) Harihara II (1379–1399) Bukka II (1399–1406) Deva Raya I (1406–1412) Vira Vijaya (1412–1419) Deva Raya II (1419–1444) (Not known) (1444–1449) Mallikarjuna (1452–1465) Rajasekhara (1468–1469) Virupaksha I (1470–1471) Praudha Deva Raya (1476–?) Rajasekhara (1479–1480) Virupaksha II (1483–1484) Rajasekharak (1486–1487) Saluva Dynasty (1490–1567)[edit]Narasimha (1490–1503) Narasa (Vira Narasimha) (1503–1509) Krishnadevaraya (1509–1530) Achyuta (1530–1542) Sadasiva (1542–1567) Tuluva Dynasty (1542–1614)[edit]Rama (1542–1565) Tirumala (1565–1567) Tirumala (1567–1575) Ranga II (1575–1586) Venkata I (1586–1614) Gajapati Kingdom (1434–1541 CE)[edit]Kapilendra Deva (1434–67) Purushottama Deva (1467–97) Prataparudra Deva (1497–1540) Kalua Deva (1540–41) Kakharua Deva (1541) Rulers of Mysore/Khudadad (1399–1950)[edit]Wodeyar Dynasty (first rule, 1399–1761)[edit]Yaduraya (1399–1423) Hiriya Bettada Chamaraja Wodeyar I (1423–1459) Thimmaraja Wodeyar I (1459–1478) Hiriya Chamaraja Wodeyar II (1478–1513) Hiriya bettada Chamaraja Wodeyar III (1513–1553) Thimmaraja Wodeyar II (1553–1572) Bola Chamaraja Wodeyar IV (1572–1576) Bettada Devaraja Wodeyar (1576–1578) Raja Wodeyar I (1578–1617) Chamaraja Wodeyar V (1617–1637) Raja Wodeyar II (1637–1638) (Ranadhira) Kantheerava Narasaraja Wodeyar I (1638–1659) Dodda Devaraja Wodeyar (1659–1673) Chikka Devaraja Wodeyar (1673–1704) Kantheerava Narasaraja Wodeyar II (1704–1714) Dodda Krishnaraja Wodeyar I (1714–1732) Chamaraja Wodeyar VI (1732–1734) (Immadi) Krishnaraja Wodeyar II (1734–1766), ruled under Hyder Ali from 1761 Nanajaraja Wodeyar (1766–1772), ruled under Hyder Ali Bettada Chamaraja Wodeyar VII (1772–1776), ruled under Hyder Ali Khasa Chamaraja Wodeyar VIII (1776–1796), ruled under Hyder Ali until 1782, then under Tipu Sultan until his deposition in 1796 The reign of the Kings of Mysore (Wodeyar line) was interrupted from 1796 to 1799. Muslim rulers of Mysore (1761–1799)[edit]Hyder Ali (1761–1782), Muslim commander deposing the Hindu Maharaja, fought the British and Nizams of Hyderabad in the first of 4 Anglo-Mysore Wars Tipu Sultan (Tiger of Mysore) (1782–1799), son of Hyder Ali, considered the greatest ruler of Mysore, assumed the novel style Badhshah Bahadur of Khudadad (thus claiming the paramountcy of India instead of the Mughal mere Badhshah), fought the British, Marathas and Nizams of Hyderabad in the 3 Anglo-Mysore Wars (where he invented iron rockets), allied to the French, and lost everything Wodeyar Dynasty (second rule, 1799–1950)[edit](Mummudi) Krishnaraja Wodeyar III (1799–1868) Chamaraja Wodeyar IX (1868–1894) H.H. Vani Vilas Sannidhana, queen of Chamaraja Wodeyar IX served as regent from 1894 to 1902 (Nalvadi) Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (1894–1940) Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Bahadur (1940–1950) Maharajas of Cochin (Perumpadapu Swaroopam, 1503–1964)[edit]Veerakerala Varma, nephew of Cheraman Perumal, is supposed to have been the first king of Cochin around the 7th century AD. But the records we have start in 1503. 1.Unniraman Koyikal I (?–1503) 2.Unniraman Koyikal II (1503–1537) 3.Veera Kerala Varma (1537–1565) 4.Keshava Rama Varma (1565–1601) 5.Veera Kerala Varma (1601–1615) 6.Ravi Varma I (1615–1624) 7.Veera Kerala Varma (1624–1637) 8.Godavarma (1637–1645) 9.Veerarayira Varma (1645–1646) 10.Veera Kerala Varma (1646–1650) 11.Rama Varma I (1650–1656) 12.Rani Gangadharalakshmi (1656–1658) 13.Rama Varma II (1658–1662) 14.Goda Varma (1662–1663) 15.Veera Kerala Varma (1663–1687) 16.Rama Varma III (1687–1693) 17.Ravi Varma II (1693–1697) 18.Rama Varma IV (1697–1701) 19.Rama Varma V (1701–1721) 20.Ravi Varma III (1721–1731) 21.Rama Varma VI (1731–1746) 22.Veera Kerala Varma I (1746–1749) 23.Rama Varma VII (1749–1760) 24.Veera Kerala Varma II (1760–1775) 25.Rama Varma VIII (1775–1790) 26.Shaktan Thampuran (Rama Varma IX) (1790–1805) 27.Rama Varma X (1805–1809) - Vellarapalli-yil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Vellarapali) 28.Veera Kerala Varma III (1809–1828) - Karkidaka Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in karkidaka month (Malayalam Era)) 29.Rama Varma XI (1828–1837) - Thulam-Maasathil Theepett1a Thampuran (King who died in Thulam month (ME)) 30.Rama Varma XII (1837–1844) - Edava-Maasathil Theepett1a Thampuran (King who died in Edavam month (ME)) 31.Rama Varma XIII (1844–1851) - Thrishur-il Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Thrishivaperoor or Thrishur) 32.Veera Kerala Varma IV (1851–1853) - Kashi-yil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Kashi or Varanasi) 33.Ravi Varma IV (1853–1864) - Makara Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Makaram month (ME)) 34.Rama Varma XIV (1864–1888) - Mithuna Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Mithunam month (ME)) 35.Kerala Varma V (1888–1895) - Chingam Maasathil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Chingam month (ME)) 36.Rama Varma XV (1895–1914) - a.k.a. Rajarshi, abdicated (d. in 1932) 37.Rama Varma XVI (1915–1932) - Madrasil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Madras or Chennai) 38.Rama Varma XVII (1932–1941) - Dhaarmika Chakravarthi (King of Dharma), Chowara-yil Theepetta Thampuran (King who died in Chowara) 39.Kerala Varma VI (1941–1943) - Midukkan (syn: Smart, expert, great) Thampuran 40.Ravi Varma V (1943–1946) - Kunjappan Thampuran (Brother of Midukkan Thampuran) 41.Kerala Varma (1946–1948) - Ikya-Keralam (Unified Kerala) Thampuran 42.Rama Varma (1948–1964) - Pareekshit Thampuran Qutb Shahi Dynasty (1518–1687)[edit]Sultan Quli Qutbl Mulk (1518–1543) Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah (1543–1550) Subhan Quli Qutb Shah (1550) Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah (1550–1580) Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah (1580–1612) Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah (1612–1626) Abdullah Qutb Shah (1626–1672) Abul Hasan Qutb Shah (1672–1687) Mughal Empire (1526–1857)[edit]Mughal Dynasty (first rule, 1526–1540)[edit]Zahir ud din Muhammad Babur (1526–1530), descendant of Mongol conqueror Timur, established the Mughal Empire (one of the 3 earliest gunpowder empires) after defeating the Delhi Sultanate Nasir ud din Muhammad Humayun (1530–1540), temporarily lost his empire to the usurper Sher Shah after being defeated by him Suri Dynasty (1540–1555)[edit]Sher Shah (1540–1545), seized the Mughal Empire after defeating the second Mughal Emperor Humayun Islam Shah Suri (1545–1553) Adil Shah (1553), became insane and handed over rule to Hindu king Hemu Hemu (1553–1556)[edit]Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya Mughal Dynasty (restored, 1556–1857)[edit]Nasir ud din Muhammad Humayun (1556), restored his empire after defeating Suri-ruler Adil Shah Jalal ud din Muhammad Akbar (Akbar the Great) (1556–1605), considered the greatest of all Mughals, unified India (Hind) under the Mughal Empire Nur ud din Muhammad Jahangir (1605–1627), known in legends as Shehzada Salim Dawar Baksh (1627–1628) was a stop gap arrangement until Shihab-ud-din Shah Jahan (1627–1657) took over Shihab-ud-din Shah Jahan (1627–1657), Constructed the Taj Mahal, which is often regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir (1658–1707), expanded the Mughal Empire to its greatest extent, ruling over most of South Asia and Afghanistan Bahadur Shah I (1707–1712) Jahandar Shah (1712–1713) Farrukh Siyar (1713–1719) Rafi ud Darajat (1719) Rafi ud Daulah (1719) Nikusiyar (1719) Muhammad Shah (first rule, 1719–1720) Muhammad Ibrahim (1720) Muhammad Shah (restored) (1720–1748) Ahmad Shah Bahadur (1748–1754) Alamgir II (1754–1759) Shah Jahan III (1760) Shah Alam II (1759–1806) Akbar Shah II (1806–1837) Bahadur Shah II (1837–1857) Chogyal, monarchs of Sikkim and Ladakh (1642–1975)[edit]Main article: Chogyal Maratha Empire (1674–1818)[edit]Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (born on 19 February 1630, crowned on 6 June 1674; and died on 3 April 1680) Chhatrapati Sambhaji (1680–1688), elder son of Shivaji Chhatrapati Rajaram (1688–1700), younger son of Shivaji Rajmata Tarabai, regent (1700–1707), widow of Chhatrapati Rajaram Chhatrapati Shivaji II (b. 1696, ruled 1700–14); first of the Kolhapur Chhatrapatis The Empire was divided between two branches of the family c. 1707–10; and the division was formalized in 1731. Bhonsle Chhatrapatis at Kolhapur (1700–1947)[edit]Chhatrapati Shivaji II (b. 1696, ruled 1700–14) Sambhaji II of Kolhapur (b. 1698, r. 1714–60) Rajmata Jijibai, regent (1760–73), senior widow of Sambhaji II Rajmata Durgabai, regent (1773–79), junior widow of Sambhaji II Shahu Shivaji II of Kolhapur (r. 1762–1813); adopted by Jijibai, his predecessors senior widow Sambhaji III of Kolhapur (b. 1801, r. 1813–21) Shivaji III of Kolhapur (b. 1816, r. 1821–22) (council of regency) Shahaji I of Kolhapur (b. 1802, r. 1822–38) Shivaji IV of Kolhapur (b. 1830, r. 1838–66) Rajaram I of Kolhapur (r. 1866–70) Council of regency (1870–94) Shivaji V of Kolhapur (b. 1863, r. 1871–83); adopted by his predecessors widow Rajarshi Shahu IV of Kolhapur (b. 1874, r. 1884–1922); adopted by his predecessors widow Rajaram II of Kolhapur (b. 1897 r. 1922–40) Indumati Tarabai of Kolhapur, regent (1940–47), widow of Rajaram II Shivaji VI of Kolhapur (b. 1941, r. 1941–46); adopted by his predecessors widow Shahaji II of Kolhapur (b. 1910, r. 1947, d. 1983); formerly Maharaja of Dewas Senior; adopted by Indumati Tarabai, widow of Rajaram II Shahu II as titular Maharaja (1983–present) (adopted from Kadam family of Bande) The state acceded unto the Dominion of India following the independence of India in 1947. [10] Bhonsle Chhatrapatis at Satara (1707–1839)[edit]Shahu I (1708–1749). Son of Sambhaji I. Ramaraja (1749–1777). Grandson of Rajaram and Tarabai; adopted son of Shahu I. Shahu II of Satara (1777–1808). Son of Ramaraja. Pratapsinh (1808–1839) Shahaji III (1839–1848) 1848 to Great Britain Pratapsinh I (adopted) Rajaram III Pratapsinh II Raja Shahu III (1918–1950) Pratapsinhraje (1950–1978) Chatrapati Udayanraje Bhonsle (1978–present) [11] The Peshwas (1713–1858)[edit]Technically they were not monarchs, but hereditary prime ministers, though in fact they ruled instead of the Maharaja, and were hegemon of the Maratha confederation. Balaji Vishwanath (1713 – 2 April 1720) (b. 1660, died 2 April 1720) Peshwa Bajirao I (17 April 1720 – 28 April 1740) (b. 18 Aug. 1700, died 28 April 1740) Balaji Bajirao (4 July 1740 – 23 June 1761) (b. 8 Dec. 1721, d. 23 Jun. 1761) Madhavrao Ballal (1761 – 18 Nov. 1772) (b. 16 Feb. 1745, d. 18 Nov. 1772) Narayanrao Bajirao (13 Dec. 1772 – 30 Aug. 1773) (b. 10 Aug. 1755, d. 30 Aug. 1773) Raghunath Rao Bajirao (5 Dec. 1773 – 1774) (b. 18 Aug. 1734, d. 11 Dec. 1783) Sawai Madhavrao (1774 – 27 Oct. 1795) (b. 18 April 1774, d. 27 Oct. 1795) Baji Rao II (6 Dec. 1796 – 3 June 1818) (d. 28 Jan. 1851) Nana Sahib (1 July 1857 – 1858) (b. 19 May 1825, d. 24 Sep. 1859) Bhonsle Maharajas of Thanjavur (?–1799)[edit]For more details on this topic, see Thanjavur Maratha kingdom. Descended from a brother of Shivaji; ruled independently and had no formal relationship with the Maratha Empire. Ekoji I Shahuji I of Thanjavur Serfoji I Tukkoji Ekoji II Sujanbai Shahuji II of Thanjavur Pratapsingh of Thanjavur (r. 1737–63) Tulojirao Bhonsle of Thanjavur (b. 1738, r. 1763–87), elder son of Pratapasimha Serfoji II of Thanjavur (r. 1787–93 & 1798–99, d. 1832); adoptive son of Tuloji Bhonsle Ramaswami Amarasimha Bhonsle (r. 1793–98); younger son of Pratapasimha The state was annexed by the British in 1799. [12] Bhonsle Maharajas of Nagpur (1799–1881)[edit]Raghoji I (1738–1755) Janoji (1755–1772) Sabaji (1772–1775) Mudhoji I (1775–1788) Raghoji II (1788–1816) Parsoji Bhonsle (18??–1817) Mudhoji II (1816–1818) Raghoji III (1818–1853) 1853 to Great Britain Janoji II (1853–1881) (adopted) Raghujideo (1881) The kingdom was annexed by the British under the Doctrine of Lapse. [13] Holkar rulers of Indore (1731–1948)[edit]Malharrao Holkar (I) (r. 2 November 1731 – 19 May 1766) Malerao Khanderao Holkar (r. 23 August 1766 – 5 April 1767) Punyaslok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar (r. 5 April 1767 – 13 August 1795) Tukojirao Holkar (I) (r. 13 August 1795 – 29 January 1797) Kashirao Tukojirao Holkar (r. 29 January 1797 – 1798) Yashwantrao Holkar (I) (r. 1798 – 27 November 1811) Malharrao Yashwantrao Holkar (III) (r. November 1811 – 27 October 1833) Martandrao Malharrao Holkar (r. 17 January 1834 – 2 February 1834) Harirao Vitthojirao Holkar (r. 17 April 1834 – 24 October 1843) Khanderao Harirao Holkar (r. 13 November 1843 – 17 February 1844) Tukojirao Gandharebhau Holkar (II) (r. 27 June 1844 – 17 June 1886) Shivajirao Tukojirao Holkar (r. 17 June 1886 – 31 January 1903) Tukojirao Shivajirao Holkar (III) (r. 31 January 1903 – 26 February 1926) Yashwantrao Holkar (II) (r. 26 February 1926 – 1961) Following the independence of India in 1947, the state acceded unto the Dominion of India. The monarchy was ended in 1948, but the title is still held by Usha Devi Maharaj Sahiba Holkar XV Bahadur, Maharani of Indore since 1961. Scindia rulers of Gwalior (?–1947)[edit]Ranojirao Scindia (1731 – 19 July 1745) Jayapparao Scindia (1745 – 25 July 1755) Jankojirao I Scindia (25 July 1755 – 15 January 1761). Born 1745 Meharban Dattaji Rao Scindia, Regent (1755 – 10 January 1760). Died 1760 Vacant 15 January 1761 – 25 November 1763 Kedarjirao Scindia (25 November 1763 – 10 July 1764) Manajirao Scindia Phakade (10 July 1764 – 18 January 1768) Mahadaji Scindia (18 January 1768 – 12 February 1794). Born c. 1730, died 1794 Daulatrao Scindia (12 February 1794 – 21 March 1827). Born 1779, died 1827 Jankojirao II Scindia (18 June 1827 – 7 February 1843). Born 1805, died 1843 Jayajirao Scindia (7 February 1843 – 20 June 1886). Born 1835, died 1886 Madho Rao Scindia (20 June 1886 – 5 June 1925). Born 1876, died 1925 George Jivajirao Scindia (Maharaja 5 June 1925 – 15 August 1947, Rajpramukh 28 May 1948 – 31 October 1956, later Rajpramukh). Born 1916, died 1961 Madhavrao Scindia (February 6, 1949; died 2001) Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia (born 1 January 1971) Following the independence of India in 1947, the state acceded unto the Dominion of India. Gaekwad rulers of Baroda (Vadodara) (1721–present)[edit]Pilaji Rao Gaekwad (1721–1732) Damaji Rao Gaekwad (1732–1768) Govind Rao Gaekwad (1768–1771) Sayaji Rao Gaekwad I (1771–1789) Manaji Rao Gaekwad (1789–1793) Govind Rao Gaekwad (restored) (1793–1800) Anand Rao Gaekwad (1800–1818) Sayaji Rao II Gaekwad (1818–1847) Ganpat Rao Gaekwad (1847–1856) Khande Rao Gaekwad (1856–1870) Malhar Rao Gaekwad (1870–1875) Maharaja Sayyaji Rao III (1875–1939) Pratap Singh Gaekwad (1939–1951) Following the independence of India in 1947, the state acceded unto the Dominion of India. Fatehsinghrao Gaekwad (1951–1988) Ranjitsinh Pratapsinh Gaekwad (1988–2012) Samarjitsingh Ranjitsinh Gaekwad (2012–present) The major Muslim vassals of the Mughal/British Paramountcy (1707–1856)[edit]Nawabs of Bengal (1707–1770)[edit]Murshid Quli Jafar Khan (1707–1727) Sujauddin Khan (1727–1739) Sarfraz Khan (1739–1740) Alivardi Khan (1740–1756) Siraj Ud Daulah (1756–1757) Mir Jafar (1757–1760) Mir Qasim (1760–1763) Mir Jafar Khan (1763–1765) Najm ud Daulah (1765–1766) Saif ud Daulah (1766–1770) Nawabs of Awadh/Oudh (1719–1858)[edit]Saadat Ali Khan I (1719–1737) Safdar Jang (1737–1753) Shuja-ud-Daula (1753–1775) Asaf-Ud-Daula (1775–1797) Wazir Ali Khan (1797–1798) Saadat Ali Khan II (1798–1814) Akhil Sharma (1814–1827) Nasiruddin Haider (1827–1837) Muhammad Ali Shah (1837–1842) Amjad Ali Shah (1842–1847) Wajid Ali Shah (1847–1856) Birjis Qadra (1856–1858) Nizams of Hyderabad (1720–1948)[edit]Mir Qamaruddin Khan, Nizal ul Mulk, Asif Jah I (1720–1748) Mir Ahmed Ali Khan Nasir Jang Nazam-ud-Dowlah (1748–1750) Nawab Hidayat Mohuddin Saadullah Khan Bahadur, Muzaffar Jang (1750–1751) Nawab Syed Mohammed Khan, Amir ul Mulk, Salabat Jang (1751–1762) Nawab Mir Nizam Ali Khan Bahadur, Nizam ul Mulk, Asif Jah II (1762–1803) Nawab Mir Akbar Ali Khan Sikandar Jah, Asif Jah III (1803–1829) Nawab Mir Farkhonda Ali Khan Nasir-ud-Daulah, Asif Jah IV (1829–1857) Nawab Mir Tahniat Ali Khan Afzal ud Daulah, Asif Jah V (1857–1869) Nawab Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, Asif Jah VI (1869–1911) Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, Asif Jah VII (1911–1948) Kingdom of Travancore (1729–1947)[edit]Marthanda Varma (1729–1758) Dharma Raja (1758–1798) Balarama Varma (1798–1810) Gowri Lakshmi Bayi (1810–1815) Gowri Parvati Bayi (1815–1829) Swathi Thirunal (1829–1846) Uthram Thirunal (1846–1860) Ayilyam Thirunal (1860–1880) Visakham Thirunal (1880–1885) Moolam Thirunal (1885–1924) Sethu Lakshmi Bayi (1924–1931) Chithira Thirunal (1931–1949) Sikh Empire (1801–1849)[edit]Maharaja Ranjit Singh (b. 1780, crowned April 12, 1801; d. 1839) Kharak Singh (b. 1801, d. 1840), eldest son of Ranjit Singh Nau Nihal Singh (b. 1821, d. 1840), grandson of Ranjit Singh Chand Kaur (b. 1802, d. 1842) was briefly Regent Sher Singh (b. 1807, d. 1843), son of Ranjit Singh Duleep Singh (b. 1838, crowned 1843, d. 1893), youngest son of Ranjit Singh The British Empire annexed the Punjab c. 1845–49; after the First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars British Emperors of India (1876–1947)[edit]Queen-Empress Victoria (1876–1901) King-Emperor Edward VII (1901–1910) King-Emperor George V (1910–1936) King-Emperor Edward VIII (1936) King-Emperor George VI (1936–1947)
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