Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

The head of the family (kula) during the Rig Vedic period was known as the Kulapa.

The Arthashastra, written by Chanakya, and the Edicts of Ashoka are the most significant primary sources for understanding the administration and society of the Mauryan Empire.

Narasimhavarman I, a Pallava ruler, is credited with the construction of the rock-cut temples and the development of the city of Mahabalipuram.

The Gandhara and Mathura schools of art flourished significantly during the reign of the Kushan emperor Kanishka, who was a great patron of Buddhism and the arts.

The three major ancient Tamil dynasties of South India were the Cheras, the Cholas, and the Pandyas.

Samudra Gupta is famously referred to as the 'Napoleon of India' by historian A.V. Smith due to his extensive military conquests.

Pulakesin I is considered the founder of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami, establishing his capital at Vatapi.

In the Mauryan administration under Ashoka, the Rajukas were officials appointed to administer justice and oversee the welfare of the people in rural areas.

Samudragupta, a ruler of the Gupta Empire, is often referred to as the 'Napoleon of India' by historians due to his extensive military conquests.

The temples at ‘Khajuraho’ were built by the Chandelas. The Khajuraho temples are made of sandstone. The Pallavas didn't use mortar and they were held in place by gravity. This form of construction requires very precise joints. The columns and architraves were built with megaliths that weighed up to 20 tons. 

Harshavardhana held a religious assembly at Prayag every five years. Harsha called this assembly in Prayag and the ceremony began with the worship of Lord Buddha, Shiva and Surya. The assembly of Prayag has a record in charity which no other in any age can possibly beat.

Rajuka was appointed by Ashoka to administer justice in his empire. Rajuka was appointed by Ashoka to govern the countryside and administer justice. 

The Gupta Empire declined in the fifth century AD as a result of the invasions of Huns. The Huns were the violent tribes which invaded the Guptas during the reign of Skandagupta. They were originally the inhabitants of the Central Asia and were divided into two tribes. 

 Dantidurga founded the Rashtrakuta Dynasty. Dantidurga (735-756 CE) was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka. He was succeeded by his uncle Krishna I who extended his kingdom to all of Karnataka.