Chandela Kingdom

The Chandelas of Jejakabhukti was a medieval Indian dynasty that ruled much of the Bundelkhand region in Central India from approximately 831 CE to 1311 CE. Initially serving as feudatories of the Gurjara-Pratiharas, they achieved sovereignty by the 10th century under rulers like Yashovarman and Dhanga. The Chandelas engaged in conflicts with neighboring dynasties such as the Paramaras and Kalachuris, and later faced raids from Muslim dynasties including the Ghaznavids and Ghurids, which led to their decline. They are renowned for their significant contributions to art and architecture, particularly the temples at their original capital, Khajuraho, and other structures at Ajaigarh, Kalinjar, and Mahoba.