What is this?

BharatRajya is an interactive historical atlas of the Indian subcontinent. Explore the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires from 600 BCE to 1857 CE. Slide through time to see borders change, tap any kingdom to learn its story.

Data & Methodology

Territory boundaries are approximate reconstructions based on historical scholarship, inscriptions, travelogues, and archaeological evidence. Border lines are simplified for visual clarity and should not be taken as precise cartography. The timeline covers major polities with available geospatial data.

Key References

• •Joseph Schwartzberg - A Historical Atlas of South Asia
• •Romila Thapar - Early India: From the Origins to AD 1300
• •John Keay - India: A History
• •Hermann Kulke & Dietmar Rothermund - A History of India
• •Cambridge History of India series
• •Archaeological Survey of India reports
• •Inscriptions and numismatic evidence

Disclaimer

Historical boundaries are inherently uncertain and change over time. The territories shown are approximate and intended for educational and illustrative purposes. This is an open-source project and contributions are welcome.