# Bappa Rawal - Maharawal

URL: https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/bappa-rawal
Reign: c. 728 – c. 763
Dynasty or school: Rajput kingdoms
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bappa_Rawal

Semi-legendary founder of the Guhilot dynasty of Mewar and a Shaiva devotee linked to the Eklingji temple. Tradition credits him with repelling Arab incursions from Sindh, though his history is mixed with legend.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Paramesvaravarman II](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/paramesvaravarman-ii)
- Next in list: [Maravarman Rajasimha I](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/maravarman-rajasimha-i)

## Timeline events during this reign or lifetime
- 732 - [Sanjaya's Canggal Inscription](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/732-sanjaya-s-canggal-inscription)
- 738 - [Nagabhata I Checks the Arabs](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/738-nagabhata-i-checks-the-arabs)
- 739 - [Avanijanashraya Pulakeshin Defeats the Arabs](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/739-avanijanashraya-pulakeshin-defeats-the-arabs)
- 740 - [Vikramaditya II Enters Kanchi](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/740-vikramaditya-ii-enters-kanchi)
- 750 - [Licchavi Patronage at Pashupatinath](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/750-licchavi-patronage-at-pashupatinath)
- 750 - [Gopala Founds the Pala Dynasty](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/750-gopala-founds-the-pala-dynasty)
- 753 - [Dantidurga Founds the Rashtrakuta Empire](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/753-dantidurga-founds-the-rashtrakuta-empire)
- 756 - [Krishna I Begins the Kailasa Temple](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/756-krishna-i-begins-the-kailasa-temple)