Gurjaradesha

For other uses, see Gurjara (disambiguation).

Gurjaradesa (lit. 'Gurjara country', or Gurjaratra) is a historical region in India comprising southern Rajasthan and northern Gujarat during the period of 6th–12th century CE. The predominant power of the region, Gurjara Pratihara, eventually controlled a major part of North India centered at Kannauj. The current Indian state of Gujarat derives its name from the ancient Gurjaratra.

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