Chandela Kingdom: Map & History
The Chandelas of Jejakabhukti was an Indian dynasty in Central India.
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The Chandelas of Jejakabhukti was an Indian dynasty in Central India. The Chandelas ruled much of the Bundelkhand region between the 9th and the 13th centuries. They belonged to the Chandel clan of the Rajputs.
Chandela Kingdom in Depth
History
The Chandelas were originally vassals of the Gurjara-Pratiharas. Nannuka (r. c. 831–845 CE), the founder of the dynasty, was the ruler of a small kingdom centered around Khajuraho.
According to the Chandela inscriptions, Nannuka's successor Vakpati defeated several enemies. Vakpati's sons Jayashakti (Jeja) and Vijayashakti (Vija) consolidated the Chandela power. According to a Mahoba inscription, the Chandela territory was named "Jejakabhukti" after the Jayashakti. Vijayashakti's successor Rahila is credited with several military victories in eulogistic inscriptions. Rahila's son Harsha played an important role in restoring the rule of the Pratihara king Mahipala, possibly after a Rashtrakuta invasion or after Mahiapala's conflict with his step-brother Bhoja II.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Chandelas of Jejakabhukti (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Chandela Kingdom: Key Facts
| Capital | Khajuraho |
|---|---|
| Official language | Sanskrit |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Founded | 831 CE |
| Dissolved | 1311 |
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q2039087 (CC0).
Chandela Kingdom Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Chandela Kingdom appears, with the other states of the time.
Chandela Kingdom Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 80,563 km² in 1264 CE.
Chandela Kingdom: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Chandela Kingdom exist?
The Chandela Kingdom is dated to 960 CE – 1313 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Chandela Kingdom?
The capital of the Chandela Kingdom was Khajuraho, Kalanjara, Mahoba.
How large was the Chandela Kingdom at its peak?
At its peak in 1264 AD the Chandela Kingdom covered about 80,563 km².
How did the map of the Chandela Kingdom change over time?
The Chandela Kingdom appears on 4 dated world maps in the atlas, from 1000 CE to 1300 CE. Each shows its borders in that year next to the other states of the time.
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