Medieval History
Bihar GK · मध्यकालीन इतिहास · 15 facts
Islamic Period (8th-12th century): Pala Empire weakened, Islamic invasions began
Muhammad Bakhtiar Khilji: Defeated Pala dynasty (1193), sacked Nalanda University
Delhi Sultanate ruled Bihar; Later Mughal rule (16th-18th century)
Akbar appointed Todar Mal as governor; Revenue system improved (Zabti system)
Darbhanga Raj: Powerful zamindari kingdom, patronized art & culture
Tarachand Nandkumar: Famous dacoit of medieval Bihar, legend in folklore
Sher Shah Suri: From Bihar, defeated Mughal Humayun, built Grand Trunk Road
Nalanda University destroyed during Islamic invasions (8th-12th centuries)
Jamshedpur's industrialization began under British; Bihar remained agricultural
East India Company gradually annexed Bihar (1760s-1800s)
Pala Dynasty (750-1174 AD): Greatest patrons of Buddhist learning and Nalanda
Sher Shah Suri introduced the silver 'Rupiya' (Rupee) coin system still used today
Battle of Buxar (1764): British defeated combined forces of Mir Qasim, Awadh, and Mughals
Vikramshila University founded by Pala king Dharmapala in 8th century near Bhagalpur
Battle of Plassey (1757) weakened Bengal-Bihar-Odisha, paving way for British rule