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Nagabhata I
MedievalGeneralIndia730 — 760
Pratihara founder who defeated Arab forces.
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Quick Facts
Born
730
Died
760
Country
India
Era
Medieval
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)60
Political (20%)32
Influence (20%)49
Legacy (20%)43
Leadership (15%)58
Strategy (15%)50
Total Score47.2
Nagabhata I — Complete Timeline
730 AD
Foundation of the Pratihara DynastyPolitical Action
Nagabhata I established the Pratihara dynasty in the Malwa region after the decline of the Gurjara kingdom. He consolidated control over parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, laying the foundation for the later Pratihara Empire.
FoundationPratihara DynastyMalwa
Impact: regionalconstructive
735 AD
Consolidation of Malwa and GujaratWar◆ Major
Nagabhata I conquered and consolidated the regions of Malwa and Gujarat, defeating local rulers and establishing Pratihara authority. He built fortifications and administrative centers to secure his new territories.
ConquestMalwaGujarat
Impact: regional
738 AD
Defeat of the Arab InvasionWar◆ Major
Nagabhata I defeated an Arab army led by the Umayyad governor of Sindh, Junaid ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Murri. This victory at the Battle of Rajasthan halted Arab expansion into central India and protected the Hindu kingdoms.
BattleArab InvasionUmayyad
Impact: national
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
8
Tactics
8
Battles
8
Army Scale
7
War Impact
8
Political
Governance
6
Reform
6
Stability
6
Policy
6
Power
6
Influence
History
8
Global
7
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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