Question

why was the control of kannauj so important to the medieval rulers?Name the dynasties involved in the tripartite struggle​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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.

The struggle was between the Pratihara Empire, the Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire.

Answer 2

Explanation:

kannauj which was the capital of Harshavardhana

had a very strategic location .

Control over Kannauj meant control over the entire Ganga valley and also control over the trade and resources of the fertile region .

So , from 8 th century onwards there was a struggle for the control over Kannauj between the Kingdoms of the Pratiharas , The palas , and the Rashtrakutas . The conflict between these three powers over the territory of Kannauj continued for about 200 years . since the struggle involved three parties it is known as tripartite struggle .

One of the mean reason for the struggle for the struggle was that more territories meant more resources to maintain large armies . However the conflict weakened all the three dynasties and resulted in the decline of all the three kingdoms.

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