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The Paramara dynasty

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            The Paramara dynasty ruled Malwa and surrounding areas in west-central India between 9th and 14th centuries. The dynasty was established in either 9th or 10th century, and its early rulers most probably ruled as vassals of the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta. The earliest extant Paramara inscriptions, issued by the 10th century ruler Siyaka, have been found in Gujarat.   Paramara dynasty was founded by  Uppendra Krishnaraja  at the beginning of the 9th century. Parmar (Panwar)belongs to Rajput which was originated from the descent of  Agnivansha dynasty. Paramara meaning ‘ one that strikes the enemy’ . Para means  alien, enemy + mara means  strike, kill. Paramara’s origin is uncertain. Their territory was the  region north of Narmada  and it was known as ‘ Kingdom of Ujjain’ . Raja Bhoj: Bhoja  was the most powerful ruler of Parmara dynasty in India. RajaBhoj was greatest in this dynasty (1018-1060). The capital of Parmara dynasty was Dhara. Bhoja built a Sar