The Gurjara-Pratiharas, or simply, the Pratiharas (8th century CE - 11th century CE) held their sway over western and northern India. This dynasty saw its fortunes rising under Nagabhata I (730–760 CE) who successfully defeated Arab invaders. Bhoja or Mihira Bhoja (c. 836-885 CE) was the most well-known king of this dynasty. The Pratiharas were known chiefly for their patronage of art, sculpture and temple-building, and for their continuous warfare with contemporary powers like the Palas (8th century CE - 12th century CE) of eastern India and the Rashtrakuta Dynasty (8th century CE - 10th century CE) of southern India.
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c. 760 - 775Rise of the Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty; reign of their first significant king Nagabhata I and his successor Kakustha.
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775 - 800Reign of Vatsaraja of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire.
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800 - 833Reign of Nagabhata II of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire.
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833 - 836Reign of Ramabhadra of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire.
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885 - 910Reign of Mahendrapala of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire.
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912 - 944Reign of Mahipala I of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire.
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944 - 948Reign of Mahendrapala II of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire.