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What was the significance of the ritual called hiranya-garbha?
What was the significance of the ritual called hiranya-garbha?
- It was a ritual to seek blessings for a prosperous kingdom.
- It was a ritual to declare independence from the overlords.
- It was believed to lead to the 'rebirth' of the performer as a Kshatriya. (correct)
- It was a ritual of wealth offering to the overlords.
What did the maha-samantas and maha-mandaleshvaras declare themselves to be?
What did the maha-samantas and maha-mandaleshvaras declare themselves to be?
- The great lord of a 'circle' or region. (correct)
- The supreme ruler of the entire subcontinent.
- The religious leaders of their territories.
- The appointed representatives of the kings.
What was the role of the samantas in relation to their kings or overlords?
What was the role of the samantas in relation to their kings or overlords?
- They were expected to bring gifts, be present at courts, and provide military support. (correct)
- They were advisors to the kings in matters of governance.
- They were military commanders with independent authority.
- They were responsible for tax collection and administrative duties.
What was the profession of the Kadamba Mayurasharman and the Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra before they established kingdoms?
What was the profession of the Kadamba Mayurasharman and the Gurjara-Pratihara Harichandra before they established kingdoms?
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What was the relationship between the Rashtrakutas and the Chalukyas initially?
What was the relationship between the Rashtrakutas and the Chalukyas initially?
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