South AsiaAsia

Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty

c. 730 CE – c. 1036 CE · about 306 years approximate dates

The Gurjara-Pratiharas ruled much of northern India from Kannauj and resisted Arab expansion from Sindh. They competed with the Palas and Rashtrakutas for control of the Ganges plain.

Key facts

Dates	c. 730 CE – c. 1036 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Kannauj
Founder	Nagabhata I
Religion(s)	Hinduism
Peak extent	≈ 1 million km² (c. 860 CE) – source

Before & after

Preceded by

Empire of Harsha (Pushyabhuti dynasty)

Followed by

Ghaznavid Empire Pala Empire Chandela dynasty

Sources

Wikipedia – Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty
Wikipedia – List of largest empires

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.