Question

What did the new dynasties do to gain acceptance?

NCERT Class 7th Social Science (Our Pasts II) Chapter 2 New Kings and Kingdoms

Answer 1

To gain acceptance, the new dynasties performed religious customs and took on new titles. It helped to make them part of kshtriyas and involved in war to declare their power and shape kingdoms for themselves. 

Answer 2

To achieve acceptance, the new regimes took on unique titles, conducted sacred ceremonies which would present them the member of the Kshatriya clan. Moreover, they engaged in battles to assert their strength and create domains for themselves. In other words, to gain acceptance, the rulers of various dynasties tried to associate themselves with the Kshatriya clan and performed the rituals prescribed in the law books of Hindus.