Deccan Dynasty 🔥✅!Part-6//History Classes //For CPET2026 and UGC NET JRF / Brajatutorials

Описание: Deccan Dynasty 🔥✅!Part-6//History Classes //For CPET2026 and UGC NET JRF / Brajatutorials

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This video from Brajatutorials provides an in-depth look into the Deccan Dynasty, focusing on the Kharavela of the Chedi Dynasty and the three ancient South Indian Kingdoms (Pandya, Chola, and Chera). It's designed for students preparing for exams like CPET2026 and UGC NET JRF.

Here's a breakdown of the key topics:

Kharavela and the Chedi Dynasty (1:02-16:29):
Kharavela was a significant ruler of the Chedi Dynasty, also known as the Mahameghavahana Dynasty. He was the third ruler (2:20).
Most information about Kharavela comes from the Hathigumpha Inscription (2:38) found in the Udayagiri Hills (3:03).
The inscription refers to Kharavela by various titles, including Rajashri, Kalinga Adhipati, Bhikshu Samrat, and Dharma Raja (3:42).
The video details Kharavela's 13 regnal years (4:23), outlining his achievements and administrative actions, such as:
First Regnal Year (6:00): Spent 5 lakh coins on the reconstruction of Kalinga Nagari (7:00).
Second Regnal Year (7:28): Extended his territory southward by occupying Musika Nagara (7:36) and defeated the Satavahana dynasty (7:50).
Third Regnal Year (8:14): Focused on entertaining his subjects (8:36) with music and dance.
Fourth Regnal Year (9:06): Fought to protect Jain Tirthas (9:23) with the help of the Bhojakas and Rathikas (9:37).
Fifth Regnal Year (10:15): Repaired a canal from Tanasulia to Kalinga Nagari (10:36), highlighting his focus on agriculture.
Sixth Regnal Year (11:18): Remitted taxes (11:24) due to the abundance of wealth in the treasury.
Eighth Regnal Year (12:11): Crossed the Gathagiri Mountains and defeated the Greek king Demetrius (12:16).
Ninth Regnal Year (12:48): Built the Mahavijaya Prasad (Victory Palace) (12:51), spending 38 lakh coins (13:09).
Eleventh Regnal Year (13:45): Defeated the Tamil country alliance (Chera, Chola, Pandya) and destroyed Pithunda (13:47).
Twelfth Regnal Year (14:21): Defeated Brihaspatimitra, the King of Magadha (14:26), and brought back Jain idols to Kalinga (14:43).
Thirteenth Regnal Year (15:01): Constructed caves in Udayagiri and Khandagiri (15:04) for Jain monks and Buddhist and Hindu ascetics, demonstrating his religious tolerance.

State Formation in South India (16:36-19:11):
Discusses the development of settlements around fertile rivers and the importance of the Dakshinapatha (southern road) (17:35) for trade between North and South India.
Highlights the rise of towns and social systems, facilitated by the spread of iron technology (18:23) and the distribution of punch-marked coins.

Early Kingdoms of South India (19:11-33:09):
Focuses on the three prominent kingdoms: Pandya, Chola, and Chera, which were mentioned in Ashoka's inscriptions (19:37).
Pandya Kingdom (20:10, 24:10): Known for its pearls (20:10), with the emblem of a fish (20:17) and capital at Madurai (20:20). Mentions significant rulers like Nedunjeliyan I and II (24:50), and its flourishing trade with the Roman Empire (26:20).
Chola Kingdom (21:04, 27:45): Characterized by its tiger emblem (21:11) and inland capital at Uraiyur (21:14). It was famous for cotton trade (28:10). Key figures include Elara (21:22), who conquered Sri Lanka (27:54), and Kaikal (28:36), who founded the city of Puhar (28:45) and built a 160 km embankment along the Kaveri River (28:54).
Chera Kingdom (22:04, 30:48): Also known as Kerala Putra (22:07), with a bow emblem (22:11) and capital at Vanji (22:13). Discusses Uthiyan Jeral (22:19), who supplied food to the Kurukshetra army (31:10), and Nedun Jeral Adan (31:52), who expanded his territory to both eastern and western coasts (32:16). Senguttuvan, the Red Chera (32:30), is also highlighted.

Economic Life, Social Life, and Administration of the Three Kingdoms (33:09-37:55):
Economic Life (33:09): Details agricultural practices, various occupations (craft, weaving, textiles), trade activities (salt manufacturing), and Indo-Roman trade (34:30), including exported and imported goods.
Social Life (35:15): Describes the role of Brahmins and kings, the absence of a rigid caste system, clan-based groups called "Kuti" (35:41), the ruling class known as "Arasar" (35:49), the education of women, and the practice of Sati (36:23).
Administration (36:35): Explains the "Panch Mahasabha" (council of officials) (36:37) and the hierarchy of administrative units from kingdom to small villages. Also covers the revenue system, including various taxes like "Karai" (land tax) (37:20) and "Ulgue" (customs duty) (37:35).

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