Historical thread496–587

South Asia (6th–10th c.)

India and Sri Lanka from the end of the Gupta age to the year 1000: the Hunas, Harsha and the regional kingdoms — Chalukyas, Pallavas, Rashtrakutas, Palas, Pratiharas and Cholas; the Arab conquest of Sind, the great cave and temple complexes, and the Buddhist university of Nalanda.

5 events · 1 region · South Asia

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Events

The Alchon Huns invade India: Toramana and Mihirakulabetween 496 and 500 – between 528 and 534 · South Asia
Yashodharman defeats the Huna king Mihirakulabetween 525 and 532 · South Asia
Pulakeshin I fortifies Vatapi: the rise of the Chalukyas of Badami543 · South Asia
Varahamihira compiles the Pancha-siddhantikabetween 505 and 587 · South Asia
Mangalesha dedicates the Vishnu cave temple at Badami578 · South Asia

Key participants

Alchon HunsChalukyas of BadamiMihirakulaGupta EmpireMangaleshaPulakeshin IToramanaVarahamihiraYashodharman

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