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How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?​

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In the mid-eighth century Dantidurga, a Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukyan overlord. He performed a ritual called Hiranya-garbha with the help of Brahmanas.

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How did the Rashtrakutas become powerful?

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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. During this period, it was thought that the sacrifcer would be reborn as a Kshatriya, even if he was not one by birth. Also, they fought against the dynasties of Gurjara Pratihara and Palas. Thus, successfully establishing kingdoms in Karnataka and Rajasthan respectively.

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