Medieval Indian Historiography: Chronicles and Court Histories

Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana in the 12th century, is the earliest extant chronicle in Sanskrit literature.

Chand Bardai, a court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan, is credited with writing the Prithviraj Raso.

Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, written by Ziauddin Barani, provides a detailed account of the life and reign of Sultan Alauddin Khalji.

Nayachandra Suri wrote the Hammira Mahakavya, a Sanskrit epic poem.

Ain-i-Akbari, written by Abul Fazl, is known for its detailed descriptions of the administrative system of the Mughal Empire.

Kalhana, the author of Rajatarangini, is considered the father of Indian historiography.

Akbarnama, written by Abul Fazl, provides insights into the life and achievements of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

Daudi wrote the Tarikh-i-Daudi, a chronicle of the Lodi dynasty.

Prithviraj Raso is known for its vivid descriptions of the battles fought by the Rajput kings.

Khan Jahan Lodi wrote the Tarikh-i-Khan Jahani, a chronicle of his reign.

Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, written by Ziauddin Barani, provides a detailed account of the reign of Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq.

Babur wrote the Baburnama, a memoir of his life and reign.

Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, written by Ziauddin Barani, provides detailed descriptions of the administrative system of the Delhi Sultanate.

Masud Shah wrote the Tarikh-i-Masudi, a chronicle of his reign.

Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, written by Ziauddin Barani, provides detailed descriptions of the campaigns of Sultan Alauddin Khalji.