D. Short answer type questions:
1. Why was tripartite struggle over Kannauj?
2. What led to the decline of the Gurjara-Pratiharas?
3. Write a short note on Samantas.
4. What were the achievements of Rajendra Chola's army in North India
Answers
1.
The Rastrakutas ruled over the deccan region of India. The struggle for control over Kannuj among these three dynasties is known as the Tripartite struggle in Indian history. Both Dharmpala, the Pala king and Pratihara king, Vatsaraja clashed against each other for Kannauj. ... But his control over Kannauj was temporary.
2.
Under Nagabhata II, the Gurjara-Pratiharas became the most powerful dynasty in northern India. ... The power of the Pratiharas was weakened by dynastic strife. It was further diminished as a result of a great raid led by the Rashtrakuta ruler Indra III who, in about 916, sacked Kannauj.
3.
Samanta was a title and position used by the army people of kings in the history of the Indian subcontinent. The institution of Samanta finds mention for the first time in epigraphs of northern India dating to the 6th century. ... The Samanta in South India was used to mean a vassal to an emperor.
4.
Expedition to the Ganges
In Kalinga the Chola forces defeated Indraratha the ruler of the Somavamsi Dynasty. The Chola army eventually reached the Pala kingdom of Bengal where they defeated Mahipala. The Chola army also defeated the last ruler of the Kamboja Pala dynasty Dharmapala of Dandabhukti.
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