Gahadavalas

Gahadavalas
   Same as Gahawars. They ruled from their capital Kanauj over extensive territories in the Gangetic Doab during 1090-1193. The Gahadavala dynasty was founded by Chandradeva, who established himself at Kanauj in 1085 and ruled until 1112. The greatest ruler of the dynasty was Govindachandra (1112-1155). The last of the Gahadavalas, Jaichandra (1170-1193), was defeated and killed by Muhammad Ghauri.

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