Question

who
were
maha
samantas​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

In the seventh century, big landlords (landowners) or warrior chiefs were often acknowledged (noticed) by existing kings as their subordinates or samantas. Over time, these samantas gained power and wealth (money) and declared (announced) themselves as maha-samantas.