India During 10th Century

From the arts and artifacts available in India that can be dated to 10th century A.D. (years 901 to 1000), we can say that it was a very prosperous period in India. The great temples of Chola period, accounts of travelogues left by foreign travelers such as Alberuni and period literature are some of the sources by which life in 10th century India can be reconstructed.

The Chandelas, Cholas, Kadambas, and Rashrakutas are some of the important kings who lived in India during the 10th century A.D. Some of the great temples of Khajuraho were constructed during this century.

Some of the important poets of 10th century are Pampa, Ranna.

Depiction of social life in India during the 10th century via period art and artifacts.



Brihadishwara Temple of 10th Century
Entrance to Gopuram, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu
Tanjore Temple Complex
10th Century Inscription
Carving at the footstep of Gomateshwara
Jain pilgrimage center of Sravanabelagola. The letters are in Devanagari script, but the language has been a dispute of scholars. Is is Marathi or Konkani?

Devotees of Shiva Lost in Worship
Sculpture from Dharmapuri in Tamilandu. circa 10th century
Devotees of Lord Shiva
10th Century Erotica
Erotic Sculptures on the Chandela Temples
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Horse-mounted Saviyabbe Avenging her Husband's Death
A 10th century memorial depicts a woman killing a elephant mounted enemy
Example of Woman Horse Rider
Woman Scholar of Kolar
Savinirmadi - a Medieval Woman Scholar
Detail from a 10th century memorial stone, Kolar


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