Question

B. Answer the following questions:
1. Who were the parties involved in the tripartite struggle?

2. Why is the time span important between 7th and 12th centuries?

3. How were resources obtained by the states?​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The Tripartite Struggle for control of northern India took place in the ninth century. The struggle was between the Pratihara Empire, the Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire.
2. In 7th century there were big landlords or warrior chiefs in different regions, they were acknowledged as subordinates or samantas of kings.
3. These states were closely associated with peasants, traders and Brahmanas. The resources were obtained from peasants, cattle-keepers, and artisans who were the producers. They were compelled to surrender part of what they produced. The traders had to pay revenue.