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Arnoraja

Type Figure Region India Time c. 1108–1151 Also known as Arnoraja (Chauhan)

Arnoraja was a king of the Indian Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty, dying around CE 1151, who repelled Ghaznavid invasions, extended the dynasty into the …

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  1. c. 1108–1135Shakambhari · RajasthanArnoraja was born into the Chauhan royal family, son of Ajayaraja II, grew up in Shakambhari, received a Rajput warrior education, and succeeded his father around CE 1135.
  2. c. 1135–1151Shakambhari · RajasthanDuring his reign he repelled Ghaznavid incursions, extended Chauhan power into the North Indian plains, sponsored Sanskrit literature and temple construction, and strengthened Rajput cultural identity. In his later years he was deposed and killed by his son Vigraharaja IV, who succeeded him.

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