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{{short description|Aspect of Rajasthan history}}
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'''Timeline of history of [[Rajasthan]]'''
The history of human settlement in the west Indian state of Rajasthan dates back to about 5,000 years ago.
*4500-3200 BC: Mesolithic site of Bagor  
 
*3000-2000 BC: Chalcolithic culture of Ganeshwar, Balathal and Ahar
== Timeline ==
*2600 BC: Mature [[Harappa]]n phase of the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] begins covering the city of [[Kalibangan]]
;Timeline of [[History of Rajasthan]]:
*700-300 BC: [[Matsya Kingdom]], one of the sixteen Mahajanpadas, its capital was Viratnagar, modern day [[Bairat]]
 
*300 BC- 300 AD: Period of small Republics and Kingdoms like [[Malavas|Malava]], [[Shivi]], [[Arjunayanas|Arjunayana]], [[Yaudheya]] etc.
*4600 BC The development of [[Sothi (archaeology)|Sonthi culture]] (between [[Sarasvati River|Saraswati]] and Darswati in [[Hanumangarh district]]) started.
*4500–3200 BC: Mesolithic site of [[Bagor, Rajasthan|Bagor]]
*3000–2000 BC: Chalcolithic culture of [[Ganeshwar]], [[Balathal]] and [[Ahar, Rajasthan|Ahar]]
*2600 BC: Mature [[Harappa]]n phase of the [[Indus Valley civilization]] begins covering the city of [[Kalibangan]]
* 1900 BC [[Sarasvati River|Saraswati river]] becomes extinct.
* 1800 BC The [[Indus Valley Civilisation|Indus Valley civilisation]] collapses due to a combination of drought and a decline in trade with [[Egypt]] and [[Mesopotamia]].
* 1800 BC The [[Ghaggar-Hakra River|Ghaggar-Hakra system]] retracts its reach towards the foothills of the Himalaya, leading to erratic and less extensive floods that make inundation agriculture less sustainable.
* 1750 BC End of [[Kalibangan|Kalibangan culture]].
* 1500 BC entry of [[Indo-Aryan peoples|Indo Aryans]] into Rajasthan (??)
* 1500 BC End of copper culture in Ozhiyana (Bhilwara).
* 1000 BC [[Kurukshetra War|Mahabharata war]] according to [[Archaeology|archeology]]
*700–300 BC: [[Matsya Kingdom]], one of the sixteen Mahajanpadas, its capital was Viratnagar, modern day [[Bairat]]
*600 BC end of [[Vedic period]].
*500 BC Development of civilization started in [[Tilwara]]
*443 BC Inscription made in the temple of Bhilot Mata in Bandli village of [[Ajmer]] (the oldest inscription in Rajasthan).
*300 BC–300 AD: Period of small Republics and Kingdoms like [[Malavas|Malava]], [[Shivi]], [[Arjunayanas|Arjunayana]], [[Yaudheya]] etc.
*200 BC Creation of two inscriptions related to [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnav sect]] in [[Nagari, Rajasthan|Nagri]] (Chittor)
*187 BC [[Shivi|Shivi tribe]] settled in [[Nagari, Rajasthan|Madhyamika]] from Punjab.
*187 BC [[Yona|Yavana (Greek)]] king [[Demetrius I of Bactria|Dimit]] attacks [[Chittorgarh|Chittor]].
*150 BC [[Malavas|Malav Ganas]] came to Rajasthan and [[Malwa]].
* 88 BC [[Indo-Scythians]] established themselves in the Indus region.
* 75 BC The [[Indo-Scythians]] captured eastern Rajasthan.
* 57 BC [[Vikram Samvat]] begins.
* 78 AD [[Hindu calendar|Shaka Samvant]] begins.
* [[AD 119|119 AD]] [[Nahapana|Shaka Nahapan]] captured south-eastern Rajasthan.
* 551 AD [[Vasudeva (Chahamana dynasty)|Vasudev Chauhan]] established the [[Chahamanas of Shakambhari]] around the [[Sambhar Salt Lake|Sambhar region]], making Ahichhatrapur([[Nagaur]]) his capital.
* [[556|556 AD]] The state of [[Guhila dynasty|Guhil dynasty]] was established by Guhil in [[Mewar]].
* 631 AD [[Chach of Aror]] of Sindh attacked [[Chittorgarh|Chittor]].
*7th century AD: [[Chavda dynasty]] establish its rule in south Rajasthan with its capital at [[Bhinmal]].
*7th century AD: [[Chavda dynasty]] establish its rule in south Rajasthan with its capital at [[Bhinmal]].
*700 AD Chinese traveler visits a few cities in Rajasthan
*700 AD Chinese traveler visits a few cities in Rajasthan
*725 AD: [[Bappa Rawal]] defeats Arabs and captures the [[Chittor Fort]] from them.
*725 AD: [[Bappa Rawal]] defeats Arabs and captures the [[Chittor Fort]] from them.
*728 AD: [[Bappa Rawal]] establish [[Mewar State|Mewar]] dynastry at Chittor Garh
*728 AD: [[Bappa Rawal]] establish [[Mewar State|Mewar]] dynastry at Chittor Garh
*720s AD: Ajayraja II of Chauhan dynasty established City of Ajmer.
*720s AD: [[Ajayaraja II|Ajayraja II]] of Chauhan dynasty established City of Ajmer.
*738 AD: [[Nagabhata I]], the founder of Pratihar dynasty defeated an Arab army.
*738 AD: [[Nagabhata I]], the founder of Pratihar dynasty defeated an Arab army.
*967 Alan Singh Chanda of Chanda dynasty established city of Amber
*971 AD: [[Vigraharaja II]] sits on the throne of [[Chahamanas of Shakambhari|Shakambhari]]
*971 AD: [[Vigraharaja II]] sits on the throne of [[Chahamanas of Shakambhari|Shakambhari]]
*1010 [[Dulha Rai]] captures Khoh defeating Alan Singh Chanda<ref>{{cite book |chapter=Rulers, Criminals and Denotified Tribe: A Historical Journey of the Meenas |doi=10.1007/978-981-16-3424-6_17 |chapter-url=https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-3424-6_17 |title=Tribe-British Relations in India |year=2021 |last1=Meena |first1=Madan |pages=275–290 |isbn=978-981-16-3423-9 |s2cid=240554356 |access-date=2023-04-08 |archive-date=2023-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208143637/https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-3424-6_17 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*1018 [[Mahmud of Ghazni|Mahmud Ghazni]] attacks
*1018 [[Mahmud of Ghazni|Mahmud Ghazni]] attacks
*1031 Vimalshah constructs [[Dilwara]] temple
*1031 Vimalshah constructs [[Dilwara]] temple
*1113 Ajay raj II shifted his capital to Ajaymeru([[Ajmer]]) from Shakambhari
*1113 Ajay raj II shifted his capital to Ajaymeru([[Ajmer]]) from Shakambhari
*1137 [[Kachwaha]] set up [[Dhundhar]]
*1137 Kakil Deo captures Amber
*1156 Rao Jaisal Singh establishes [[Jaisalmer]] state
*1156 Rao Jaisal Singh establishes [[Jaisalmer]] state
*1178 [[Muhammad of Ghor|Muhammad Ghori]] defeated in Battle of Kashadra near Mount Abu by [[Chaulukya dynasty|Chaulukyas (Solanki)]] of Gujarat with the help of Chauhans of Nadol, Jalore and Parmaras of Chandravati.
*1178 [[Muhammad of Ghor|Muhammad Ghori]] defeated in Battle of Kashadra near Mount Abu by [[Chaulukya dynasty|Chaulukyas (Solanki)]] of Gujarat with the help of Chauhans of Nadol, Jalore and Parmaras of Chandravati.
*1191 First Battle of Tarain, [[Prithviraj Chauhan]] defeats Muhammad Ghori
*1191 First Battle of Tarain, [[Prithviraj Chauhan]] defeats Muhammad Ghori
*1192: Disastrous defeat of Rajputs Under Prithviraj in [[Second Battle of Tarain|Taraori]] leading to large scale destruction of their powers.{{sfn|Jadunath Sarkar|1994|p=26}}
*1192: Defeat of Rajputs Under Prithviraj and [[Gaur (clan)|Gaur rajput dynasty]] (Sarwar, Kekri, Fatehgarh) in [[Second Battle of Tarain|Taraori]] leading to large scale destruction of their powers.{{sfn|Jadunath Sarkar|1994|p=26}}
*1198: [[Gaur (clan)|Gaur rajput]] dynasty ruled the Ajmer for some years .
*1230 Tejpal and Vastupal build Neminath temples at Dilwara
*1230 Tejpal and Vastupal build Neminath temples at Dilwara
*1234 Rao Jait Singh defeats [[Iltutmish]]
*1234 Rawal Jait Singh of Mewar defeats [[Iltutmish]]
*1237 Rao Jait Singh defeats [[Balban]]
*1301 [[Alauddin Khalji]] captures Ranthambhor defeating [[Hammiradeva|Hammirdeva]]
*1301 [[Alauddin Khalji]] captures Ranthambhor defeating [[Hammiradeva|Hammirdeva]]
*1303 [[Chittorgarh]] falls to Khilji, [[Rani Padmini]]'s Jauhar
*1303 [[Chittorgarh]] falls to Khilji, [[Rani Padmini]]'s Jauhar
*1311 Khilji defeats [[Kanhadadeva]] and captures [[Jalore]]
*1311 Khilji defeats [[Kanhadadeva]] and captures [[Jalore]]
*1326 [[Hammir Singh|Rana Hammir]] re takes [[Chittor Fort|Chittorgarh]]
*1326 [[Hammir Singh|Rana Hammir]] re takes [[Chittor Fort|Chittorgarh]]
*1433 [[Maharana Kumbha]] becomes king
*1433 [[Maharana Kumbha]] becomes king
*1439 Maharana Kumbha build [[Vijay Stambha]]
*1439 Maharana Kumbha build [[Vijay Stambha]]
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*1527 Coalition of Rajput Prince defeated by [[Babur]] in [[Battle of Khanwa|Khanua]] led by Sanga ending supremacy of Rajputs Sanga established in last 10 years.{{sfn|Jadunath Sarkar|1994|p=36}}
*1527 Coalition of Rajput Prince defeated by [[Babur]] in [[Battle of Khanwa|Khanua]] led by Sanga ending supremacy of Rajputs Sanga established in last 10 years.{{sfn|Jadunath Sarkar|1994|p=36}}
*1544 [[Battle of Sammel|Battle at Jaitaran]] between Raja [[Maldeo]] and [[Sher Shah Suri]]
*1544 [[Battle of Sammel|Battle at Jaitaran]] between Raja [[Maldeo]] and [[Sher Shah Suri]]
*1559 [[Udaipur]] is founded by Maharana Udaisingh
*1559 [[Udaipur]] is founded by Maharana Udaisingh
*1567 Siege of Chittorgarh by [[Akbar]]
*1567 Chittor besieged by [[Akbar]]
*1576 [[Battle of Haldighati]]  
*1568 Chittor ravaged by Akbar and placed under the charge of [[Asaf Khan I|Asaf Khan]].
*1606 [[Battle of Dewar|Battle of Dewair]], Mughal forces under Asaf Khan was defeated by [[Amar Singh I|Maharana Amar Singh]]
*1576 [[Battle of Haldighati]] where the Mughal forces defeated [[Maharana Pratap]].
 
*1606 [[Battle of Dewar|Battle of Dewair]], Mughal forces under Asaf Khan was defeated by [[Amar Singh I|Maharana Amar Singh]].
*1727 Sawai [[Jai Singh II]] founded city of [[Jaipur]]
*1727 Sawai [[Jai Singh II]] founded city of [[Jaipur]]
*1733 [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] establishes Jat state at [[Bharatpur, Rajasthan|Bharatpur]]
*1733 [[Maharaja Suraj Mal]] establishes Jat state at [[Bharatpur, Rajasthan|Bharatpur]]
*1818 Many rulers signed treaties with [[East India Company]]
*1818 Many rulers signed treaties with [[East India Company]]
*1857 first independence movement, [[Nasirabad, Ajmer|Nasirabad]]
*1857 first independence movement, [[Nasirabad, Ajmer|Nasirabad]]
*[[Rajputana famine of 1869]]
*1949 [[Heera Lal Shastri]] becomes the chief minister
*1949 [[Heera Lal Shastri]] becomes the chief minister
*1956 Rajasthan state reorganised<ref>https://books.google.com.au/books?id=XfposKrZJ3YC&dq=Timeline+of+history+of+Rajasthan&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Zvm5VNBAh-mZBeXugfAB&ved=0CBwQ6AEwAA Rajasthan: Webster’s Timeline History, 805 - 2007</ref>
*1956 Rajasthan state reorganised<ref>{{Cite book |last= |first= |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XfposKrZJ3YC&q=Timeline+of+history+of+Rajasthan |title=Rajasthan: Webster's Timeline History, 805 - 2007 |publisher=ICON Group International |isbn=978-0-546-74686-0 |language=en}}</ref>


== See also ==
* [[History of Rajasthan]]
* [[List of dynasties and rulers of Rajasthan]]


==References==
==References==
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=== Books===
 
=== Books ===
*{{cite book|last=Chaurasia|first=Radhey Shyam|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8XnaL7zPXPUC|title=History of Medieval India: From 1000 A.D. to 1707 A.D.|date=2002|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-269-0123-4|language=en}}
*{{cite book|last=Chaurasia|first=Radhey Shyam|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8XnaL7zPXPUC|title=History of Medieval India: From 1000 A.D. to 1707 A.D.|date=2002|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-269-0123-4|language=en}}
* {{Cite book|author=Jadunath Sarkar|author-link=Jadunath Sarkar|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O0oPIo9TXKcC|title=A History of Jaipur: C. 1503-1938|date=1994|publisher=Orient Blackswan|isbn=978-81-250-0333-5|language=en}}
* {{Cite book|author=Jadunath Sarkar|author-link=Jadunath Sarkar|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O0oPIo9TXKcC|title=A History of Jaipur: C. 1503-1938|date=1994|publisher=Orient Blackswan|isbn=978-81-250-0333-5|language=en}}


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The history of human settlement in the west Indian state of Rajasthan dates back to about 5,000 years ago.

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Timeline of History of Rajasthan

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  1. ↑ Meena, Madan (2021). "Rulers, Criminals and Denotified Tribe: A Historical Journey of the Meenas". Tribe-British Relations in India. pp. 275–290. doi:10.1007/978-981-16-3424-6_17. ISBN 978-981-16-3423-9. S2CID 240554356. Archived from the original on 8 February 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2023.
  2. ↑ Jadunath Sarkar 1994, p. 26.
  3. ↑ Chaurasia 2002, p. 156.
  4. ↑ Jadunath Sarkar 1994, p. 36.
  5. ↑ Rajasthan: Webster's Timeline History, 805 - 2007. ICON Group International. ISBN 978-0-546-74686-0.

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