# Gorakhnath - Yogi

URL: https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/gorakhnath
Lifetime: c. 11th century
Dynasty or school: Shaiva and Tantra
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorakhnath

Yogi associated with the Nath tradition and the founding of the Kanphata yogis, and with texts on hatha yoga. His dates and place of birth are uncertain; legends place him in several regions.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Abhinavagupta](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/abhinavagupta)
- Next in list: [Ramanuja](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/rulers/ramanuja)

## Timeline events during this reign or lifetime
- 1001 - [Jayapala Defeated at Peshawar](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1001-jayapala-defeated-at-peshawar)
- 1010 - [Brihadisvara Temple Consecrated](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1010-brihadisvara-temple-consecrated)
- 1010 - [Tirumurai Shaiva Canon Compiled](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1010-tirumurai-shaiva-canon-compiled)
- 1015 - [Abhinavagupta and Kashmir Shaivism](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1015-abhinavagupta-and-kashmir-shaivism)
- 1018 - [Mahmud of Ghazni Sacks Mathura](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1018-mahmud-of-ghazni-sacks-mathura)
- 1022 - [Rajendra Chola's Ganges Expedition](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1022-rajendra-chola-s-ganges-expedition)
- 1025 - [Chola Naval Raid on Srivijaya](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1025-chola-naval-raid-on-srivijaya)
- 1026 - [Mahmud of Ghazni Raids Somnath](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1026-mahmud-of-ghazni-raids-somnath)
- 1030 - [Al-Biruni Writes on India](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1030-al-biruni-writes-on-india)
- 1030 - [Khajuraho Temples Flourish](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1030-khajuraho-temples-flourish)
- 1035 - [Bhoja of Dhara Patronises Learning](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1035-bhoja-of-dhara-patronises-learning)
- 1100 - [Ramanuja and Vishishtadvaita](https://allhistories.com/hinduism/timeline/1100-ramanuja-and-vishishtadvaita)