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This is a timeline of Rajyani history, comprising important events, including political, religious and territorial events, in Rajyaghar and its predecessor states. For further background information about these events, see History of Rajyaghar. See also List of Rajyani Monarchs and List of Rajyani Premiers.

This is a constantly modifying list and will never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness.

Mahasanarikavas

Jhanda Empire

Sangma Period

Vikasan Era

Naratha Confederacy

Colonial Era

Rajyaghar

 600 BCE

 430 CE

 800

 1100

 1635

 1839

 1946

Pre-Independence History

Mahasanarikavas (600BCE-430CE)

The Mahasanarikavas (Matrabasha: great realm, from maha, "great", and sansarikavas, "earthly dwelling") were XX great kingdoms and oligarchic republics that existed in ancient northern and western Rajyaghar, that existed from 600 BCE to 430 CE.

Prior to the rise of the Mahasanarikavas around 250 BCE, there were three groups of sansarikavas; the Naratha sansarikavas originating within the naratha river basin, the Naghata sansarikavas originating within the naghata river basin, and the Genagama sansarikavas originating within the north-western footholds of the Pavitra mountain range. The sansarikavas, and later Mahasanarikavas, emerged as a result of the development of iron tools in agriculture and for military purposes. The sansarikavas, which emerged as villages and later grew into larger settlements, resembled city-states and, by the age of the Mahasanarikavas, collections of cities and settlements which resembled nations, the remaining sansarikavas would either submit or be annihalated by these larger Mahasanarikavas.

Current knowledge of the Mahasanarikavas and this era is derived mainly from the ancient matrabasha epics which describe this era as one of legends, romance, enlightenment and heroics. These texts are thought to have influenced the development of the Ashanki faith. Modern historians now look back at these epics as over-exaggerations and romanticised re-tellings of the events of the Mahasanarikavas with archaeological findings disproving the descriptions of expansive and elaborate cities and monuments.

The Mahasanarikavas

Date	Event
600 BCE	Rise of the first sansarikavas along the Naratha River. These early communities begin to grow and develop into clans and settlements.
400 BCE	Development of larger settlements and towns in the Naratha River Basin, some as far southward as the footholds of the Pavitra Mountain Range, establishing contact with the Genagama sansarikavas.
350 BCE	First contact between the Naratha river sansarikavas and Naghata river sansarikavas.
300 BCE	Development of even larger settlements and cities. Merging of sansarikavas to form the first Mahasanarikavas which resemble nations compared to the city-state like status of the sansarikavas.
250 BCE	By this point, the 10 Mahasanarikavas have formed.
325 CE	Decline of the Mahasanarikavas. Rapid decline of several due to natural disasters, collapse of cities due to infrastructure problems, plaque and illness. This period later becomes known as "Bahulsantulan" (restoration of balance) following the years of the Mahasanarikavas. Technological advancement, enlightenment, etc. is set back hundreds of years.

Jhanda Empire (430-800)

Date	Event
430	Jhanda Empire is formed by Rajaram I of the Jhanda Dynasty
647	The Tauma conquer Naghata with Naghata becoming absorbed into the territory of the Tauma
655	The Tauma invade Genagama, forcing the state under Tauma hegemony
680	Tauma and Jhanda engage in a continuous period of war with fluid borders
730	Decline of the Tauma leads to southern expansion of the Jhanda
745	Over-extension of the Jhanda causes internal power struggles and breakdown resulting in the weakening of the Jhanda Empire
757	Skirmishes break out on the southern border between the Sangma and Jhanda Empire
759	The Sangma wages the Adhenata Kayud (War of Subjugation) in an attempt to annex the Jhanda Empire

Sangma Period (800-1100)

Date	Event
800	War of Subjugation culminates in the looting of Kismat and fall of the Jhanda Empire. Emperor Prashant signs a treaty of suzerainty making the Jhanda Empire a subsidiary state within the Sangma.
802	The treaty of 800 would see the Jhanda Empire collapse into numerous factions resulting in the formation of separate subsidiary states taking its place within the Sangma. Emperor Prashant would form the Sanyukti Raj around Kinadica.
1090	The Madhyarajyas begin to secede from the Sangma as it collapses

Vikasan Era (1100-1635)

Date	Event	Description
1100		The last of the Madhyarajyas declare independence from the Sangma
1105		Rathankot embarks on a northern expansion, dominating and annexing smaller Madhyarajyas
1107-1207	Hundred Years War	Rathankot invades as far northward as the Naratha River. Fearing continued expansion into the Holy State of Bishnupur, Sanyukt declares war against Rathankot. The Hundred years war between Rathankot and Sanyukt ends with borders similar to modern-day borders of the Union States of Rathankot and Sanyukt. The war devastates the economies of both Rathankot and Sanyukt, forcing them to devote resources to recovery for decades.
1123		Sangma Dynasty invades southern Madhyarajyas
1145	Rise of Zulmat	North-eastern Madhyarajyas merge to form the Empire of Zulmat in an attempt to form a power to rival Rathankot and Sanyukt.
1160	Harringhati Civil War	Harringhata erupts into civil war resulting in its split into the Rajadams of Harringhata and Kodur. Kodur is supported by the Pavitran Madhyarajyas in its early years in their attempts to use it as a buffer state against Harringhata.
1182	Kodur collapses	The Rajadom of Kodur collapses following its economic collapse and subsequent internal conflicts within its royal family. The Rajadom is annexed back by Harringhata in a bloodless war which sees the royal family flee to neighbouring Dedha.
1195	Collapse of Zulmat	Zulmati Empire collapses following the conversion of its leader from Ashankism to Irfan. A bloody battle engulfs the capital before the Emperor allows for the secession of Zulmat's peripheral territories. The Empire fractures into the Zulmat Sultanate, Suti State, and Raulia and Parsa Rajadoms.
1400		Shivaji II is anointed Emperor of Sanyukt by the Panditrao (High Priest) of Bishnupur
1410-1420	Coastal War	Sanyukti Empire begins a process of dominating the coaastline of northern satria. Chanak quickly falls to Sanyukt and the Empire continues its attempt to dominate the coastal Madhyarajyas.
1440-1452	12 Years War	In 1440, Rathankot and Harringhata wage war against Sanyukt. Harringhata seeks to protect itself against Sanyukti naval domination and Rathankot seeks to obtain a land corridor to the sea. In 1452, at the Congress of Bishnupur, the major powers agree to end the war and re-establish the Rajadom of Chanak to act as a neutral buffer between the three powers.
1501-1506	Bishnupur Crisis	In 1501, High Priest Mathur IV of the Holy State of Bishnupur dies and the Grand Council begins the process of electing a new leader. In 1502, after months of inconclusive votes, Naranya I is elected High Priest of Bishnupur. His election is highly divissive and leads to his assassination 2 months later. Amidst the chaos, the Principality of Nakhtrana and United Provinces of Kendra Pradesh secede from Bishnupur. In 1504, the continued chaos engulfing Bishnupur and the resulting absence of religious authority leads the Sanyukti Empire to invadde Bishnupur to establish order and security. Bishnupur is made a protectorate under the Sanyukti Empire. In 1506, Mathur V is appointed High Priest of Bishnupur by Rajaram IV of Sanyukt. Rajaram IV changes the Laws of Bishnupur to ensure the High Priest of Bishnupur is appointed by the Emperor of Sanyukt rather than the Grand Council of Priests.
1508		Princess Lakshmi, only daughter of Emperor Rajaram IV of Sanyukt, and Prince Prakash, eldest son of King Baibhav II of Sangam, marry.
1512-1516	Rathani-Nakhtranan War	Rathankot invades Nakhtrana and makes inroads but is halted at the Naratha River, less than 5 miles from the Nakhtrana capital of Thimpar. No decisive winner following the battle of Thimpar. Nakhtrana surrenders and Rathankot annexes all Nakhtrani lands south of the Naratha river.
1518	Rise of Lakshmi the Great	Princess Lakshmi anointed Empress of Sanyukti Empire following the death of Rajaram IV. The smaller northern Madhyarajyas swear fealty to Empress Lakshmi in order to avoid war.
1525		Smaller Madhyarajyas which failed to swear fealty to Empress Lakshmi are invaded and annexed, including Jhanaghar.
1528-1534	Lakshmic Wars	In 1528, Lakshmi invades and annexes the southern, neutral Rajadom of Chanak. In response, a coalition is formed and led by Rathankot to oppose Lakshmi. In 1530, the coalition is defeated and the Madhyarajyas of Jhanaghar and Chanak, and northern territories of Harringhata, and western territories of Rathankot, are annexed by Sanyukt.The economic cost of the war leads to the collapse of Rathankot into a rump state with nobles exercising autonomy over their own lands. In 1532, a second coalition is formed against Lakshmi. The coalition forces the Sanyukti forces out of Harringhata, Rathankot and Chanak but fail to liberate Jhanagar. Peace is declared in 1534.
1536	Rathani Restoration	Victory in the 2nd Lakshmic War results in renewed economic prosperity and development in Rathankot. Sanyukt is forced to pay reparations to aid in the recovery in Rathankot which helps restore the war-ravaged country.
1538		Devdhar and Lakshmi sign a treaty of friendship ending centuries of hostility
1560	Death of Empress Lakshmi	Empress Lakshmi dies and is succeeded by her eldest son, Sooraj II. Sooraj, seen as an academic unlike his ancestors, ushers in a new era of peace and enlightenment across the Madhyarajyas. The peace between Sanyukt and Rathankot and the absence of a pro-expansionist Emperor of Sanyukt results in decades of peace across the Madhyarajyas and causes a false sense of security to guide decision making in royal courts.
1633	Rise of Gurkhan	The rise of Gurkhan in the Togoti Khaganate spreads fear amongst the Madhyarajyas due to his expansionist plans. Gurkhan's early military victories strike fear in the Madhyarajyas and with his path directed towards the Madhyarajyas, the Madhyarajyas seek to reverse the demilitarisation they implemented over the last 20 years.

Naratha Confederacy (1635–1839)

Date	Event	Description
1635	Vichalan Accords	Unable to repel the Khaganate individually, the Madhyarajyas establish the Naratha Confederacy as a military coalition to counter growing threat of Togoti Khaganate (Great Steppe) expansion under Khagan Gurkhan
1662	Treaty of Bishnupur	Transformed the military coalition into a political coalition. Saw the coronation of the first Chhtrapati.
1684	Southern Conquest	Military conquests of the Confederacy, invading and subjugating southern Madhyarajyas (modern Outer Rim Union States)
1776	Fall of Zulmat	Loss of the Sultanate of Zulmat to the Zemani Empire (modern Gulbistan)
1816	The Great Betrayal	Palace coup conducted by Rathankot's Raja against the Chhtrapati
1816	Civil War	Start of the Confederate Civil War which weakens the confederacy, enabling easy invasions by Euclean colonisers
1826	Expedition of the Madre Virgine	Etrurian police take action against XX based in Kikar, which resulted in the porty city's annexation into the United Kingdom of Etruria. Beginning of the Etrurian conquest of Satria.
1836	Euclean Invasions	By both Etruria (United Kingdom of Etruria) and Gaullica (Empire of Gaullica)

Colonial Era (1839-1946)

Date	Event	Description
1839	Formation of Balesaria	Etrurian Colonial Empire forms the Dominion of Balesaria from the former Madhyarajyas of Sanosra and Lakhana.
1844	Formation of the Peninsula Colony	Gaullica forms the Peninsula Colony from its territories annexed from Sanyukt
1847	Fall of Kinadica	Gaullica's naval bombardment of Kinadica destroys the capital of Sanyukt. Royal court flees to Jalarabad
1847	Capitulation	Sanyukt, last stronghold of the Confederacy, surrenders to Etruria and signs a treaty of suzerainty, ending the Confederacy
1852	Proclamation of Consolidation by Etruria	Etruria reorganises its colonial territories into Satria Etruriana and Balesaria and establishes the eastern frontier regions into Satria Libera (Free Satria) comprising of numerous princely states and statelets under Etrurian protection. For the first time in history, the northern predominantly-ashanki Madhyarajyas are united with the southern predominantly-ashramic states.
1927	Great War begins
1935	Great War ends
07/07/43	Solarian War begins
21/03/44	Chichar Accords	Consular Senate agrees to implement GSR demands for conscription across Etrurian Satria if the Corps is reorganised into the Etrurian Satria Army Group under satrian leadership with dominion status to be given to the colony. The southern states reject the proposal and the forced conscription results in the Satrian Rebellion and split of Etrurian Satria between the north (under the Consular Senate and ESAG - aligned with the GSR) and the south (under the newly formed Satrian Commandery)
01/04/44	Arthasthan War of Independence	Southern states rebel against both the GSR and Consular Senate leading to war
1945	Coian Evacuation	GSR evacuates from Satria. Consular Senate takes over complete control over the northern part of Etrurian Satria with the ESAG tasked with defending the princely states. The Senate begins negotiations with Community of Nations for recognition of independence following the conclusion of the war. Now fighting for an independent nation, the ESAG is bolstered by numerous more volunteers.
17/10/46	Solarian War ends	Treaty of Ashcombe sees the end of the Solarian War and the recognition by the Community of Nations of an independent nation governing the northern states of the former colony of Etrurian Satria; named Rajyaghar.

Post-Independence History

1940s

Date	Event	Description
17/10/46	Independence Day	End of the Solarian War and Rajyani Independence Day. Community of Nations officially recognises the independent Kingdom of Rajyaghar. Panditrao of Bishnupur crowns Krishan VI as Maharaja, with Krishan VI then swearing in Baiju Pahir Kapadia as Premier. The government works under a provisional constitution with little democratic institutions due to the ongoing conflicts as part of the First Satrian War.

1960s

Date	Event	Description
1964	End of the 2nd Satrian War	Rajyaghar and Arthasthan agree to end hostilities with Ajahadya, ending the 2nd Satrian War. The agreement gives de facto control over the south-eastern provinces of Sangam and Pinjar to Ajahadya. Due to Rajyaghar and Arthasthan refusing to acknowledge Ajahadyan control over their lost territories, a truce and not a peace treaty is agreed to. Maharaja Rajaram V gives consent to the truce that evening, and military hostilities conclude. Protests erupt over Rajyaghar due to the truce agreement with thousands angered by the admittance of defeat by the Malhotra Government, who had campaigned in the recent general election on a tough war position.
17/02/64	Red Monday	Religious protests in the city of Bagru (Union State of Raulia) turn deadly leading to over a thousand civilian deaths.
18/02/64	Martial Law imposed	The Union States of Zulmat and Raulia, due to their large irfanic minorities, are placed under martial law with curfews and road blocks set up.
23/02/64	Assassination of Rajaram V	Amidst the anger in Pinjar over territorial losses to Ajahadya, and religious tensions in Zulmat and Raulia, Maharaja Rajaram V begins a tour of the eastern Union States in a bid to increase morale. Despite warm welcomes, the Maharaja is assasinated in Zulmat by irfanic terrorists. Rajaram V's sister automatically ascends to the throne as Maharani Shakti III.
24/02/64	Beginning of the Emergency	Just after midnight, the Shahee Sansad is recalled for an emergency session in which a motion calling for a state of emergency is passed with support from all parties, including opposition parties, with the exception of the irfanic coalition. The motion is passed within 3 hours and that morning the Premier requests the Maharani to declare a declaration of emergency which she does. Curfews are immediately ordered and rolling blackouts implemented in the eastern states.
24/02/64	Suspension of State Governments	The Union State Governments of Zulmat, Raulia and Pinjar are dissolved and the Maharani appoints Governors, on the advice of the Premier and Rajakumars, to oversea administration of the states. All 3 governors are from the military. The military is also deployed domestically to the southern front and into the eastern states to assist police with riots. Executive orders are made devoting large sums of the budget to infrastructure and defence.
05/03/64	State Funeral of Rajaram V	Under tight security, the state funeral of the late-Maharaja Rajaram V takes placee in Kinadica. Despite warnings to stay away and the State of Emergency, crowds still gather and attend the funeral. In accordance with tradition, the day is a bank holiday with an exception made for arms industry due to the military build up conducted by the Government.
02/04/64	Reorganisation of the Police and Army	Until this point, jurisdiction over policing matters had been prescribed to the State Governments. However, their inability to manage continued riots and protests despite the state of emergency resulted in the Central Union Government passing through the 12th Amendment of Article VI of the Constitution which transferred jurisdiction of the police from the state governments to the federal government. The CUG also reformed the military, which had operated as three separate branches, into a more unified organisation with better communication between the branches and the creation of a joint military high command with a Chief of Defence Staff to coordinate cross-service operations.
16/04/64	Pinjar riots subdued	16th April marks the end of the violence in Pinjar. Pinjar Liberation Union agrees to end demonstrations in secret talks with the CUG after threats of the party being banned and senior leadership being imprisoned. PLU is also assured that the Government is focused on retaking the lost Pinjari provinces.
19/04/64	Ban on Councilism	CUG announces an immediate ban on all associations with councilist leanings, citing a foiled plot by councilist supporters to overthrow several union state governments and spark a councilist revolution against the federal government. The Rajyani Subsection of the Satrian Section of the Workers' International is banned with its leadership and all sitting political officials arrested. Several left-wing journalists are also arrested. In the weeks that follow, opposition figures who publicly oppose the ban are also arrested.
28/04/64	Rajyani Stock Market soars	Despite the domestic crackdown on political freedoms, implementation of curfews and rolling blackouts in the eastern states and recent defeat in the 2nd Satrian War, the economy shows strong signs of recovery. The commencement of new infrastructure projects, implementation of improved agricultural methods and liberalisation of the economy, including the reduction in corporate and income tax has led to increased investment in the western and northern states.
15/05/64	Educational Reforms	The government introduces a new national curriculum. New changes include an increased focus on the negatives of councilism and socialism, promotion of the monarchy, distrust of irfan.
01/06/64	Nationalisation of key construction companies	Supposed corruption and continued delays and overpricing of key infrastructure projects causes the CUG to nationalise several large construction companies. The unemployed are conscripted into manual labour and the military reserves are brought in to assist. The government also announces the formation of an anti-corruption bureau to be headed by the Attorney General.
31/07/64	Further economic reforms	Government announces major reforms to several key industries with regulations being slashed. However, the government also introduces anti-monopoly regulations.
August 1964	Religious Institutions Tax	A tax on religious institutions is introduced, with critics saying it is focused on irfanic places of worship. The tax has some exemptions for those temples considered national or state areas of interest and royal places of worship; thus excluding most of the major ashanki mandirs.
September 1964	Continued economic prosperity	September economic reports show continued economic growth with unemployement close to 0% (due to conscription into industry) and a reduction in the deficit. The Government uses these reports to justify the state of emergency and to take critical journalists to court. Due to the Premier being the only one to advise the Maharani on judicial appointments, many of the new justices side in favour of the government (after the emergency, many are impeached and new appointment regulations introduced).
December 1964	Crackdown on free press	With civil unrest having subdued by November, the press increased their attacks on the government for maintaining the emergency. Malhotra reacts by imprisoning journalists and censoring criticism of the government. Senior RRP officials begin to become more wary of the Premier.
January 1965	Democratic backsliding	Malhotra unilaterally dissolves the National Appointments Council, an independent advisory council that advised the Maharani on appointments of Governors, senior bureaucrats, ambassadors, regulator chiefs and government watchdogs. The next day, opposition parties demand an end to the state of emergency, citing the calmer situation in the eastern states, and the re-instatement of the NAC. The government rejects opposition demands. The following week, the Irfanic Coalition is banned on trumped up charges of sedition and treason, with senior officials removed from the Shahee Sansad and imprisoned.
February 1965	Early Elections	With most political parties either banned or severely weakened through arrests and political intimidation, Malhotra brings the September general election forward to April. Senior RRP officials worry about his authoritarian tendencies and the Ashta Pradhan (Cabinet) call on him to ease the state of emergency. Malhotra refuses and purges the Cabinet of detractors.
Early March 1965	Plans to oust Malhotra emerge	The purge of the Cabinet and announcement of further infringements on civil freedoms targeted at irfanic minorities with the threat of further curbs on the free press causes concern amongst Malhotra's own RRP. Backbench rebels, including the Liberals who are in coalition with the RRP, begin to collude with opposition parties and leaders to oust Malhotra. Plans for increased political interference in the military are leaked by RRP detractors, alarming both the military high command and Maharani.
Mid March 1965	Maharani asked to intervene	Leaders of the secret parliamentary opposition coalition against Malhotra, led by former Cabinet Minister Anil Bhattacharya (RRP), visit the Maharani and request that she dismiss Malhotra as Premier, with the leaders stating their fears of a parliamentary vote of no confidence being thwarted by Malhotra calling in the army. Shakti III refuses to directly dismiss Malhotra but assures the coalition that the military will not interfere and that any attempts to order the military to interfere by Malhotra will be vetoed by the Maharani.
Late March 1965	Malhotra is ousted	At a routine session of the Shahee Sansad, the coalition against Malhotra use parliamentary protocol to force a vote of no confidence against Malhotra before he can take action against them. Despite Malhotra commanding a majority in the House, many of his own party vote against him due to his increasing authoritarian moves, action against irfanic minorities and curbs on the free press. Malhotra loses the vote of no confidence but is still Premier as the Shahee Sansad must now select a new Premier, however, Malhotra is immediately summoned to the Royal Palace where he is dismissed as Premier and Anil Bhattacharya is summoned to be sworn in and lead a new Unity Government. The early election scheduled for April is postponed back to its original date in September.
April 1965	Unity Government enacts reforms	Bhattacharya's Unity Government is comprised of the RRP, Liberals and CP and they begin reversing most of the policies enacted in late 1964 to early 1965. Thousands of political opponents and journalists are released, numerous media outlets are uncensored and the Irfanic Coalition's ban is lifted. The ban on councilism and republicanism is maintained as is the military build up, conscription of the unemployed into key industries and reforms to the education system, with the exception of the removal of anti-irfanic teachings. The religious institutions tax is also maintained but amended to have fewer exemptions, and a Constitutional amendment is passed granting the Monarch more reserve powers to intervene in times of crises.
May 1965	Moves to protect democracy	More laws and constitutional amendments are passed in order to strengthen the democratic institutions of the Kingdom but also build on the large economic growth seen during the emergency. The state of emergency is not lifted but most civil liberties and freedoms are restored. An inquiry into how to prevent another 'Emergency' as well as an enquiry looking at the stability and security of the democratic institutions at present. The Premier's ability to solely advise the Monarch on appointments is reduced as several independent advisory committees are set up; one for the military, judiciary, governors, etc.

2000s

Date	Event	Description
September 2010	2010 General Election	RRP become largest party and form a coalition government with their political allies the Liberal Party.
September 2015	2015 General Election	RRP increase their seat count in the national parliament and continue in Government with their coalition partners; the liberals.

2020s

Date	Event	Description
September 2020	2020 General Election	RRP increase their seat count in the national parliament and continue in Government with their coalition partners; the liberals.