Chandelaball was a Hindustani dynastic kingdom.
History
Chandelaball's origin is obscured by mythical legends. They initially ruled as feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharaball. In the 10th Chandelaball became practically independent under Yashovarman, although he continued to acknowledge Gurjara-Pratiharaball's suzerainty. By the time of Yashovarman's successor Dhanga, the Chandelas had become a sovereign power.
Their power rose and declined as they fought battles with the neighbouring dynasties, especially the Paramara dynastyball and the Kalachuris of Tripuriball. From the 11th century onwards, the Chandelas faced raids by the northern Muslim dynasties, including Ghaznavidsball and Ghurid Dynastyball. The Chandela power effectively ended around the beginning of the 13th century, following invasions by Chahamanaball and Ghuridball.
He was completely killed off by Delhi Sultanateball, Ghuridball's son.
Legacy
The Chandelas are well known for their art and architecture, most notably for the temples at their original capital Khajurahoball. They also commissioned a number of temples, water bodies, palaces and forts at other places, including their strongholds of Ajaigarhball, Kalanjarball and their later capital Mahobaball.
Relations
Family
- Gurjara-Pratiharaball- Father
whom I declared independence from
Enemies
- Paramara dynastyball- GIB CLAY!
- Kalachuris of Tripuriball- GIB BACK MY CLAY!
- Ghaznavidsball- Stop raiding us Hindustani kingdoms yuo enemy of god!
- Ghurid Dynastyball- He anschlussed me and many other Rajput kingdomballs.
- Delhi Sultanateball- He completely anschlussed me.