Question

5. How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Rashtrakutas in the Deccan were the subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka. It was during the mid-8th century when Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya overlord and performed a ritual called 'Hiranya-garbha' with the help of Brahmanas.

Answer 2

Answer:

Rashtrakutas were subordinates to the Chalukyas of Karnataka. In the mid - eight century, Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, over threw his Chalukya over lord and performed a ritual called hiranya - garbha (literally, the gold womb). These rituals were performed with the help of Brahmanas. It was thought to lead to the "rebirth" to the sacrificers as a Kshatriya, even if he was not one by birth.