The Gurjara-Pratihara Dynasty, flourishing from 730 CE to 1036 CE, was one of the leading powers in northern India. They were instrumental in resisting Arab invasions, while promoting Hindu culture and temple architecture.Their mythology featured Hindu gods like Vishnu and Shiva. Temples built by the Pratiharas often depicted scenes from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, where divine beings played significant roles in the protection of dharma.