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How did samantas gain power and wealth in the seventh century subcontinent?
How did samantas gain power and wealth in the seventh century subcontinent?
- By conquering neighboring territories
- By declaring themselves maha-samantas and maha-mandaleshvara (correct)
- By marrying into royal families
- By engaging in religious activities
What did the samantas in the seventh century subcontinent do for their overlords?
What did the samantas in the seventh century subcontinent do for their overlords?
- Establish their own kingdoms and declare independence
- Bring gifts, be present at courts, and provide military support (correct)
- Engage in trade and commerce
- Collect taxes and enforce laws
What title did powerful samantas sometimes declare themselves to be in the seventh century subcontinent?
What title did powerful samantas sometimes declare themselves to be in the seventh century subcontinent?
- Vibhuti-samantas
- Maha-samantas (correct)
- Raja-samantas
- Shreshta-samantas
What did the maha-samantas sometimes do in relation to their overlords?
What did the maha-samantas sometimes do in relation to their overlords?
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What was the expectation from the big landlords or warrior chiefs towards their kings or overlords in the seventh century subcontinent?
What was the expectation from the big landlords or warrior chiefs towards their kings or overlords in the seventh century subcontinent?
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What did the term 'maha-mandaleshvara' refer to in the context of the seventh century subcontinent?
What did the term 'maha-mandaleshvara' refer to in the context of the seventh century subcontinent?
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