Ror dynasty

A dynasty based in Sindh

The Ror dynasty (c. 450 BCE – 489 CE) was a Hindu dynasty that ruled the Sindh region of Indian subcontinent.[2][3][4] It was founded by Maharaja Dhaj in 450 BCE. All that is known about the dynasty comes from the Chachnama, a 13th-century Persian work about Sindhi history.[5]

Ror dynasty
450 BC–489
Flag of Ror dynasty
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Ror dynasty's teritories in Indian subcontinent map
Ror dynasty's teritories in Indian subcontinent map
CapitalRohri, Pakistan[1]
Religion
Hinduism
GovernmentMonarchy
King 
• 450 BC–(?)
Dhaj (first)
• (?)–489
Dadror (last)
History 
• Established
450 BC
• Disestablished
489
Succeeded by
Rai dynasty
Today part of

Rulers

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Maharaja Dhaj

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Maharaja Dhaj, also known as Raja Ror and Rai Diyach was a Sindhi ruler, ror emperor and founder of the Ror dynasty.[6][5] He built a fort in Katha village of Bagpat district.[7]

Maharaja Khangar Ror

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Maharaja Khangar Ror was a Ror emperor who ruled over Khatkanagri (includes Bagpat, Palwal, Delhi & Jhajjar) and Badalgarh (includes Agra, Kagarol and more).[8] He was a Grandson of Maharja Dhaj.

References

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  1. Experts, Disha (2021-09-01). Errorless 16 Year-wise MPPSC General Studies Prelims Solved Paper 1 (2003 - 21) 2nd Edition. Disha Publications. ISBN 978-93-91551-70-4.
  2. Jesuadian, Henry (2021-05-31). Ashoka's Lions: The Warrior Spirit of India. Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-93-90439-93-5.
  3. MEHLA, ISHWAR SINGH (2023-06-22). An Anthology On The Ror Caste. Notion Press. ISBN 979-8-88975-967-6.
  4. sharma, dinesh c (2018-12-07). "Haryana's Rors brought Western flavour to the Indus Valley". Down To Earth. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Asif 2016.
  6. SHAH, MUSHTAQ ALI (2014-11-13). Mystic Melodies: Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4969-9607-7.
  7. Singh, Rewant Vikram (2003). Settlements in the Yamuna-Hindon Doab: An Archaeological Perspective. B.R. Publishing Corporation. ISBN 978-81-7646-358-4.
  8. Joseph David Beglar (1874). Delhi. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing.

Bibliography

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  • Asif, Manan Ahmed (2016). A Book of Conquest: The Chachnama and Muslim Origins in South Asia. Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-67466-011-3.