6 Questions
What was the area of contention during the tripartite struggle?
Kanauj
Who founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty?
Danpiduga
According to the Tibetan monk Taranatha, how was Gopala chosen as king in the eighth century CE?
By the local leaders of the region
Who bravely resisted Arab invasion in the eighth century CE?
Pratiharas
In Chola villages, did royal officials participate in village assemblies?
No
During Chola administration, to whom were land grants made?
Temples
Study Notes
Medieval Indian Kingdoms
The Struggle for Kannauj
- The tripartite struggle was over the area of Kannauj
- Three major kingdoms fought over Kannauj: Rashtrakutas, Palas, and Pratiharas
Founders of Dynasties
- Rashtrakuta dynasty was founded by Dantidurga
- Pala dynasty was founded by Gopala
- Chauhans ruled in Shakambari
Origins of Dynasties
- The Paharasetraced their origin to Hun tribes
Election of Kings
- Gopala was elected to be the king in the eighth century CE by the local leaders of the region
Power Dynamics
- According to Arab sources, the Rashtrakutas were the most powerful of the three dynasties
Defeat and Uprooting
- In the ninth century CE, the Pallavas were defeated and uprooted by the Pandyas
Pattanams
- Pattanams began as centres of exchange
Royal Officials and Village Assemblies
- Royal officials did not participate in the village assembly in Chola villages
Land Grants
- During the Chola administration, land grants were made to Brahmanas
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