The period between 700 to 1200 …

This period was marked by the ascendancy of the Kshatriya clan, Rajputs. Under their rule several small kingdoms sprang up. These small provincial kingdoms, however, were continuously at war with each other. This period has been conveniently termed as the Rajput period by some historians. Since the beginning of early medieval period, Indian subcontinent was marked with the feudal establishments. ... Hence, the period from 750 to 1200 AD was treated as dark phase because the whole country was divided into numerous regional states. All of these regional states were busy fighting with each other.

1. From 6th century the to 11th century period witness the kingdom of Rajputs which was 500 year old and located in northern India

2. This kingdom become huge difficulty for Mughals to considerate their empire

3. Prithviraj chauhan was the most important ruler of Rajput dynasty who became ruler at the age of 13.

4. However the authority of Mughals was later accepted by Rajputs and also hold the important position at the Mughal court.

5. Rajputs belong to khatriya clan also also forms the warrior class which plays very crucial role in the history of medival India for challenging Mughal authority.