History: Brave Warriors

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What do Prashastis reveal about the rulers?

  • They were weak and powerless.
  • They were just and fair.
  • They were corrupt and cruel.
  • They were valiant victorious warriors. (correct)

Who founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

  • Rashtrakuta
  • Harsha
  • Pulakeshin
  • Dantidurga (correct)

What does the term 'Golden womb' symbolize?

  • The birth of a new king.
  • The coronation of a queen.
  • The death of a ruler.
  • The birth of a new dynasty. (correct)

What is the significance of Prashastis in history?

<p>They provide information about the rulers and their achievements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the inscriptions on the Prashastis reveal about the kings?

<p>Their military victories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Prashastis?

<p>To glorify the rulers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the Prashastis?

<p>The rulers were proud and powerful. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'Golden womb' represent in the context of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

<p>The birth of a new dynasty. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the hiranya-garbha ritual signify?

<p>The rebirth of the sacrificer as a Kshatriya. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Dantidurga's performance of the hiranya-garbha ritual?

<p>It was a way for Dantidurga to assert his power and legitimacy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Dantidurga's performance of the hiranya-garbha ritual?

<p>The Rashtrakutas became the dominant power in the region. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term "hiranya-garbha"?

<p>Golden womb (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements accurately reflects the significance of the hiranya-garbha ritual in the context of Dantidurga's rise to power?

<p>It was a strategic move by Dantidurga to gain legitimacy and establish his independent rule. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Historical Context of Rulers and Dynasties

  • Prashastis were inscriptions that highlighted how rulers wished to be perceived as valiant and victorious warriors.
  • They served as propaganda tools to enhance the image of kings and assert their power.

The Rashtrakutas

  • Dantidurga is noted as a significant Rashtrakuta chief who overthrew his Chalukya overlord.
  • The hiranya-garbha ritual was performed by Dantidurga, signifying a symbolic rebirth into the Kshatriya (warrior) class.
  • This ritual represented the establishment of a new dynasty, indicating a transition of power and identity.

Importance of the Hiranya-Garbha Ritual

  • Considered a rite that symbolized the birth of a new dynasty.
  • It was crucial for reinforcing loyalty among samantas (feudal lords) towards their overlord.
  • Allowed Rashtrakutas to assert independence from the Chalukyas, solidifying their rule in the region.

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