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Name: Chero dynasty

Type: Polity

Start: 1151 AD

End: 1607 AD

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A polity that ruled the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, corresponding to the present-day Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, after the fall of the Pala Empire.

Establishment


  • January 1151: The Chero Dynasty ruled the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, corresponding to the present-day Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, after the fall of the Pala Empire.
  • Chronology


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    1. Conquests of Akbar the Great


    Expansion during the rule of Akbar the Great in the Mughal Empire.

  • January 1591: In 1590, Mughal ruler Man Singh attacked the Cheros of Palamu. Cheros offered strong resistance to invading army but they were outnumbered. A large number of them were killed and many taken as prisoners. Raja Man Singh captured valuable booty including fifty four elephants. The Chero dynasty was brought under Mughal administration.

  • 2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)


  • January 1201: Mayurbhanj State was established in the 12th century by the Bhanj dynasty.

  • January 1201: Expansion of the Khasa Kingdom by 1200 AD.

  • January 1501: The greatest achievement of Sikandar Lodi was the conquest and annexation of Bihar.

  • January 1606: Soon after death of Akbar, Anant Chero drove out imperial troops out and declared his independence.

  • Disestablishment


  • January 1608: In 1607, Jahangir ordered an expedition against Anant Chero. Mughal officials launched repeated attacks on Cheros and Chero had to shift their capital into deep jungle.
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