Mahispal Dynasty Flashcards
Where did Mahispal dynasty arrive from?
Mahispal dynasty arrived from Madhya Pradesh region of modern India
Who did the Mahispal dynasty belong to?
Mahispal dynasty belonged to the Abhir/Ahir Rajput families
What was another name for the Mahispal dynasty?
‘Buffalo herders’
What do the legends say about how the Mahispal dynasty became kings?
Some say they became kings by defeating the Gopal dynasty
Some say that since the last Gopal king Jit Gupta (Yaksha Gupta) was childless, Mahispal King Bar Singh laid claim to the throne (no evidence for any of this)
How many Mahispal kings ruled?
3 kings
Bar Singh (49 years)
Jaya Singh (71 years)
Bhuwan Singh (41 years)
How many years did the Mahispal dynasty rule?
According to Kirkpatrick: 111 years
According to Gopal Banshawali: 161 years
Where was the शाशन केन्द्र of the Mahispal dynasty?
Matatirtha
What were the religious and border situation during the Mahispal dynasty?
It was similar to that of Gopal dynasty
