21 Facts About Paramara

Paramara dynasty was an Indian dynasty that ruled Malwa and surrounding areas in west-central India between 9th and 14th centuries.

The earliest extant Paramara inscriptions, issued by the 10th-century ruler Siyaka, have been found in Gujarat.

Paramara power rose and declined several times as a result of their struggles with the Chaulukyas of Gujarat, the Chalukyas of Kalyani, the Kalachuris of Tripuri, Chandelas of Jejakabhukti and other neighbouring kingdoms.

The later Paramara rulers moved their capital to Mandapa-Durga after Dhara was sacked multiple times by their enemies.

Mahalakadeva, the last known Paramara king, was defeated and killed by the forces of Alauddin Khalji of Delhi in 1305 CE, although epigraphic evidence suggests that the Paramara rule continued for a few years after his death.

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Later Paramara kings claimed to be members of the Agnikula or Agnivansha.

Paramara's Harsola copper plate inscription is the earliest available Paramara inscription: it suggests that he was a vassal of the Rashtrakutas.

Paramara is the dynasty's mythical progenitor, according to the Agnikula legend.

Paramara defeated some Huna chiefs ruling to the north of Malwa.

Paramara might have suffered setbacks against the Chandela king Yashovarman.

Paramara then pursued Khottiga's retreating army to the Rashtrakuta capital Manyakheta, and sacked that city in 972 CE.

Paramara achieved some early successes against the Western Chalukya king Tailapa II, but was ultimately defeated and killed by Tailapa some time between 994 CE and 998 CE.

Paramara was a poet himself, although only a few stanzas composed by him now survive.

Paramara achieved military successes against a Huna chief, the Somavanshi of south Kosala, the Shilaharas of Konkana, and the ruler of Lata.

Paramara made several attempts to expand the Paramara kingdom varying results.

Paramara was recognized as a capable military leader, but his territorial conquests were short-lived.

Paramara is said to have founded the city of Bhojpur, a belief supported by historical evidence.

Paramara repulsed an invasion by the Chaulukya ruler Karna, with help from his allies.

Paramara continued to face struggles against the Chaulukyas and the Yadavas.

Mahalakadeva, the last known Paramara king, was defeated and killed by the army of Alauddin Khalji in 1305 CE.

An inscription from Udaipur indicates that the Paramara dynasty survived until 1310, at least in the north-eastern part of Malwa.