Pratihara Dynasty (AD 730 - AD 1018)

The Pratihara dynasty was a prominent medieval Indian dynasty which ruled over the Kingdom of Gurjara with Kannauj as its capital. The Pratihara Empire flourished with the end of Devapala of the Pala dynasty. Nagabhata I was the founder of Pratihara Dynasty. Nagabhata II became the most powerful ruler in northern India. Nagabhata II defeated Dharmapala, the king of the Pala dynasty, in battle. He was succeeded by his son Ramabhadra. After that, Ramabhadra's son Mihira Bhoja succeeded the throne. Bhoja I was a Pratihara king who received the title 'Adi Varaha' (Mihira Bhojan). Under Bhoja and his successor Mahendrapala I, the Pratihara dynasty reached its peak of prosperity and power. The power of the Pratihara dynasty was weakened by dynastic quarrels. Their last important king, Yasahpala, was driven from Kannauj by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1018.