My Ancient India Chronology Notes - Dynasty Wise Timeline for Quick Revision

Posting my complete Ancient India chronology notes that I used for quick revision before prelims. This covers major dynasties with important rulers, dates, and key events. Many people struggle with Ancient India chronology, so hope this helps! MAURYAN PERIOD (321-185 BCE): Chandragupta Maurya (321-297 BCE) - Founded empire, Megasthenes visit, Seleucus treaty. Bindusara (297-273 BCE) - Amitrochates, expanded in Deccan. Ashoka (268-232 BCE) - Kalinga War (261 BCE), Buddhism adoption, edicts. Post-Ashoka decline, last ruler Brihadratha killed by Pushyamitra Shunga (185 BCE). GUPTA PERIOD (319-550 CE): Chandragupta I (319-335 CE) - Real founder, Lichchhavi marriage alliance. Samudragupta (335-375 CE) - Napoleon of India, Allahabad Pillar inscription. Chandragupta II (375-415 CE) - Defeated Shakas, Faxian visit, golden age peak. Kumaragupta I (415-455 CE) - Nalanda University founded. Skandagupta (455-467 CE) - Last great Gupta, fought Huna invasions. DELHI SULTANATE (1206-1526 CE): Slave Dynasty (1206-1290) - Qutub-ud-din Aibak to Kaiqubad. Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320) - Alauddin Khilji market reforms, Deccan conquests. Tughlaq Dynasty (1320-1414) - Muhammad bin Tughlaq token currency, Firoz Shah administrative reforms. Sayyid Dynasty (1414-1451) - Weak rulers, provincial autonomy. Lodi Dynasty (1451-1526) - Ibrahim Lodi defeated at Panipat by Babur. MUGHAL EMPIRE (1526-1857): Babur (1526-1530) - First Battle of Panipat, Baburnama. Humayun (1530-1540, 1555-1556) - Sher Shah interregnum. Akbar (1556-1605) - Din-i-Ilahi, Mansabdari system, Ibadat Khana. Jahangir (1605-1627) - Nur Jahan influence, Captain Hawkins visit. Shah Jahan (1627-1658) - Taj Mahal, Mughal architecture peak. Aurangzeb (1658-1707) - Religious orthodoxy, Maratha conflicts, empire peak and decline. DECCAN DYNASTIES: Satavahana (230 BCE-220 CE) - Gautamiputra Satakarni greatest ruler. Vakataka (250-500 CE) - Contemporary of Guptas, Ajanta patronage. Chalukyas of Badami (543-753 CE) - Pulakesin II vs Harsha. Rashtrakutas (753-982 CE) - Dantidurga founded, Ellora caves. Chalukyas of Kalyani (973-1200 CE) - Western Chalukyas revival. Key tip for remembering: Create memory palace linking rulers with their achievements. For dates, use century markers and relative chronology rather than absolute dates for prelims.