The so called Muslim rule for 800 years is a myth
Ever since Islamic attacks against Bharat began, strong resistance was given and even when they captured large parts of Bharat, it was temporary and many strong kingdoms emerged one after the other resisting and destroying continuous Islamic dynasties
Pala Empire
Gurjar Pratihara Empire
Rashtrakuta Empire
Karkota Empire of Kashmir
Chauhan, Tomar and Cholas at the time of Ghaznavi’s attacks, 12th century
Gajapati Empire
Vijay Nagar Empire
Hindavi Swarajya Empire
Ahom Empire
Sikh Empire
Kingdom of Nepal
Kingdom of Mysore
Kingdoms of Burma which fell only against British
Mewar, the eternal beacon of Hindu resistance, independent even at the peak of Islamic onslaught
Even during the British occupation, a large part of Bharat fell under its own kingdoms who were majorly Hindus Kingdoms, even at the peak of British power, our kings maintained the Bharatiya Identity.
On the day of the Durbar, the maharaja arrived at the amphitheatre without the ceremonial jewelled sword and the highest imperial order, the diamond Star of India. The Gaekwad was the third most senior maharaja after Hyderabad and Mysore. When his turn came, he bowed once, partly, before turning around and walking away. Unlike the others before him, the Gaekwad's homage smacked of arrogance in the eyes of the colonial masters.
All hell broke loose. Anglo-Indian newspapers like The Pioneer and British newspapers called for action against the Baroda ruler.
The maharaja who chose to insult the King Emperor
“What better way to die, against insurmountable odds, for the ashes of our forefathers and for the temples of our gods”
