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What were the three major powers in Deccan and Northern India around 750 AD?
What were the three major powers in Deccan and Northern India around 750 AD?
Gurjara-Pratihara, Pala, and Rashtrakutas.
What marks the end of Harsha’s rule and the beginning of political fragmentation?
What marks the end of Harsha’s rule and the beginning of political fragmentation?
The year 647 AD marks the end of Harsha's rule.
What was the significance of the Tripartite Struggle?
What was the significance of the Tripartite Struggle?
The Tripartite Struggle was a conflict between the Gurjara-Pratihara, Pala, and Rashtrakutas for dominance over Northern India.
Which dynasty ruled from 550 AD to 985 AD in Southern India?
Which dynasty ruled from 550 AD to 985 AD in Southern India?
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Identify a major event that occurred in 543 AD relevant to the political context of India.
Identify a major event that occurred in 543 AD relevant to the political context of India.
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What characterized the period after Harsha's rule in terms of political structure?
What characterized the period after Harsha's rule in terms of political structure?
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Which two dynasties are mentioned alongside the Chalukyas of Vengi?
Which two dynasties are mentioned alongside the Chalukyas of Vengi?
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What impact did the Tripartite Struggle have on medieval India?
What impact did the Tripartite Struggle have on medieval India?
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Which region's history is primarily associated with the Chalukyas?
Which region's history is primarily associated with the Chalukyas?
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What was a defining feature of the political landscape of Northern India around 750 AD?
What was a defining feature of the political landscape of Northern India around 750 AD?
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What significant political change occurred after the decline of Harsha's empire?
What significant political change occurred after the decline of Harsha's empire?
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In what century did Harsha's rule end?
In what century did Harsha's rule end?
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Which region became notable for its instability following Harsha's decline?
Which region became notable for its instability following Harsha's decline?
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What was the consequence of the absence of a central power in India after Harsha?
What was the consequence of the absence of a central power in India after Harsha?
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Name one of the regions that were affected by the decline of Harsha's empire.
Name one of the regions that were affected by the decline of Harsha's empire.
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What type of warfare characterized the period after Harsha's empire?
What type of warfare characterized the period after Harsha's empire?
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Explain the term 'power vacuum' in the context of Harsha's decline.
Explain the term 'power vacuum' in the context of Harsha's decline.
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How did the political landscape change in India during the 7th century after Harsha's rule?
How did the political landscape change in India during the 7th century after Harsha's rule?
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What was a major characteristic of the states that emerged after Harsha's rule?
What was a major characteristic of the states that emerged after Harsha's rule?
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Identify one factor that contributed to the fragmentation of India after Harsha's decline.
Identify one factor that contributed to the fragmentation of India after Harsha's decline.
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Study Notes
India After Harsha's Rule
- Harsha's reign ended in 647 AD
- After Harsha's death, a power vacuum emerged in the region around Kannauj.
- The absence of a central power led to a period of political fragmentation.
- Numerous smaller states emerged, constantly fighting for control and changing their borders.
- The period after Harsha's rule witnessed the rise of several major powers.
- Key kingdoms included the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas.
- These powers often engaged in a tripartite struggle for dominance in the region around Kannauj.
- The period following Harsha's empire is known as a period of political fragmentation.
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Explore the significant political changes in India following the reign of Harsha. This quiz covers the emergence of smaller states, the power struggles among key kingdoms like Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas, and the overall fragmentation of power in the region. Test your knowledge about this transformative period in Indian history.
