Short note on Rajput Kingdoms of the period administrative divisions of the Vijayanagar Empire
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At the time of Muslim invasion of India, Delhi was under the domination of the Chauhan Dynasty of the Rajputs. Formerly this state was under the rule of the Tomaras dynasty, but in about 1163 A.D. the Chauhan ruler Vigraharaja conquered it from the Tomer chief. Under Vigraharaja’s successor, i.e., Prithviraj Chauhan, this state of Delhi made a rapid progress. However, in 1192 A.D. this state was conquered by Muhammad Ghori when he defeated Prithviraj Chauhan, in the Second Battle of Tarain. For about a century (1090-1194) the Rathors ruled over this great city of Kanauj. The last great ruler of this dynasty was Jai Chand Rathore who had a great enmity with his neighbour Prithviraj Chauhan of Ajmer. Their enmity gave a long sought opportunity to Muhammad Ghori to invade India. In 1191 Muhammad Ghori was defeated, but the very next year he defeated and killed Prithvi Raj Chauhan. In none of these two battles Jai Chand extended a helping hand to Prithviraj Chauhan. But he was not spared. Two years later (in 1194 A.D.) Muhammad Ghori attacked him and killed him in a battle. Thus was Jai Chand paid for his treacher
"The Rajputs administrative controls were feudal in character with their officers mostly from the upper caste.
The Rajputs carried out civil and criminal justice efficiently. The revenue collected by the state was from several ways through an efficient Panchayat system. They had army which comprised of brave soldiers and maintained discipline.
The rulers of Vijaynagar Empire had an administrative system which was influenced by their ancestors. The supreme authority in the Empire was the King who was assisted by a prime minister and a cabinet of ministers.
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