Make sure to teach this to your children before Bollywood idiots and corrupt politicians manipulate history to mislead the next generation with their propaganda.
The wars fought among Indian kings throughout history were primarily about power, territorial expansion, and dynastic supremacy, rather than religious or nationalistic motives. Unlike the modern concept of nation-states, pre-colonial India was a subcontinent of multiple independent kingdoms, each striving for dominance.
Even battles that had religious undertones—such as those between Hindu and Muslim rulers—were often more about political control than ideology. Many Muslim rulers employed Hindu generals, and Hindu kings allied with Muslim rulers when it served their interests. The Rajputs, for instance, fought both for and against the Mughals depending on the circumstances. Similarly, the Marathas, despite being seen as Hindu warriors, allied with Muslim rulers at times.
This power-driven warfare was common across various Indian dynasties—Mauryas, Guptas, Cholas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals, Marathas, and others. The goal was usually the expansion of territory, control over trade routes, and consolidation of power rather than religious or patriotic sentiments.