Bharat Dynastic History – Phase I: Ancient Bharat

Welcome to Bharat Dynastic History - Phase I: Ancient Bharat.

Veer Bhogya Vasundhara

Many Indians today know very little about their own culture, heritage, and long tradition of warrior kingdoms and empires. This blog is a small effort to reconnect with that forgotten past and present the history of Bharat’s dynasties in a straightforward and accessible way.

This blog starts a new series focused on the dynasties that ruled ancient Bharat. Each dynasty will be covered in a separate post, explaining who ruled, how they governed, and what they contributed to history. The aim is to keep things simple, clear, and easy to follow.

Before starting this journey, I would like to sincerely thank all readers for the support and success of the Dashavatar blog series. Your encouragement and readership made it possible to expand into this larger historical project. 

Dynasties Covered in Phase I

This phase covers the major dynasties of Ancient Bharat in chronological order:

• Maurya Dynasty
• Shunga Dynasty
• Kanva Dynasty
• Satavahana Dynasty
• Indo-Greek Kingdoms
• Shaka (Western Kshatrapas)
• Kushan Empire
• Vakataka Dynasty
• Gupta Dynasty

Each dynasty will be discussed individually, focusing on important rulers, administration, culture, and historical impact.

The series will begin with the Maurya Dynasty, the first empire to unify large parts of the Indian subcontinent.

Next Post: The Maurya Dynasty – Rise of the First Indian Empire