What do you consider the most important kingdoms/empires of India between 1 AD and 1800 AD?

Question

By putting 1800 I meant to exclude the British from consideration.

Answer 1

Kushans, Andhras, Ksatrapas, Guptas, Hepthalites (White Huns), Kidarites, Shahis, Sultanate of Delhi, Mughal Empire, Vijayanagar, Pandyas, Cholas, Maratha Confederacy. No doubt there are others which some may consider more important; "your mileage may vary". Unfortunately most of Indian history is, to say the least, very poorly documented.

Answer 2

Based on the impact on today's society? I would have to say the British rule had a greater and much more lasting impact on India than any other kingdom/empire.

Before the British took over, Madras was a huge textile producer and exporter. After the British took over the Indian textile industry came to a grinding halt and poverty ensued.

Hope this helps,
Good luck!

Edit: Oops. I didn't see the note. Ignore my answer.

Answer 3

The Moghuls