What was the Tripartite struggle? Why was it called so?
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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.[1]:20
Towards the end of the successor of Nagabhata II (of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty), he successfully attacked Kanauj and established control there. This was short-lived as he was soon after defeated by the Rastrakuta ruler, Govinda III. However, the Rastrakutas also formed a matrimonial relationship with the Gangas and defeated the kingdom of Vengi. By the end of the 9th Century, the power of the Rastrakutas started to decline along with the Palas. This was seen as an ideal opportunity by the feudal king Taila II who defeated the Rastrakuta ruler and declared his kingdom there. This came to be known the Later Chalukya dynasty. Their kingdom included the states of Karnataka, Konkan, and the northern Godavari. By the end of the tripartite struggle, the Pratiharas emerged victorious and established themselves as the rulers of central India.
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Tripartite strugglestruggle is the term used to define the wars and struggles between Gurjara-Pratiharas , Palas and the Rashtrakutas in order to get the control over mighty city known as Kannuj during the medieval Indian era.
These three empires got many times into wars. The main reason for such wars was the geographical location , economic status and historical value of the city of Kannuj.
Among these three a king called Dhruva I emerged victorious and got the control over Kannuj.
The importance of Kannuj :
Location near Ganges.
Connectivity with Silk Route
As it was King Harshavardhana's capital city ; it had more advancements and we'll developed.
Religious places were in huge number