Questions and Answers
Who is credited with founding the Rashtrakutas dynasty in the 6th century CE?
What was the capital of the Rashtrakutas dynasty?
Which of the following rivers marked the southern boundary of the Rashtrakutas empire?
What was a notable achievement of the Rashtrakutas dynasty?
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Who did the Rashtrakutas resist successfully in the 8th century CE?
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How did the Rashtrakutas organize their kingdom?
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What ultimately led to the decline of the Rashtrakutas dynasty?
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Study Notes
Rashtrakutas Dynasty
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Founders and Rulers:
- Founded by Dantidurga in the 6th century CE
- Notable rulers: Krishna I, Govinda III, Amoghavarsha I, and Indra III
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Capital:
- Manyakheta (modern-day Malkhed in Karnataka, India)
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Territory:
- Covered parts of modern-day Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana in India
- Extended their empire from the Narmada River in the north to the Kaveri River in the south
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Achievements:
- Built the famous rock-cut temples at Ellora and Elephanta
- Encouraged trade and commerce, leading to economic prosperity
- Patrons of literature and art, especially Kannada and Sanskrit literature
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Military Campaigns:
- Fought wars with the Pallavas, Pandyas, and the Pratiharas
- Successfully resisted the Arab invasions in the 8th century CE
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Administration:
- Divided the kingdom into provinces (rashtras) and districts (vishayas)
- Had a well-organized administrative system with a strong bureaucracy
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Decline:
- Weakened by internal conflicts and external pressures
- Eventually overthrown by the Western Chalukyas in the 10th century CE
Rashtrakutas Dynasty
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Founders and Rulers:
- Dantidurga founded the dynasty in the 6th century CE
- Notable rulers include Krishna I, Govinda III, Amoghavarsha I, and Indra III, who played significant roles in shaping the empire
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Capital and Territory
- The capital city was Manyakheta, which is modern-day Malkhed in Karnataka, India
- The empire covered parts of modern-day Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana in India
- The territory extended from the Narmada River in the north to the Kaveri River in the south
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Cultural Achievements
- The Rashtrakutas built the famous rock-cut temples at Ellora and Elephanta
- They promoted trade and commerce, leading to economic prosperity
- The dynasty patronized literature and art, especially Kannada and Sanskrit literature
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Military Conquests
- The Rashtrakutas fought wars with the Pallavas, Pandyas, and the Pratiharas
- They successfully resisted the Arab invasions in the 8th century CE
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Administrative System
- The kingdom was divided into provinces (rashtras) and districts (vishayas)
- The Rashtrakutas had a well-organized administrative system with a strong bureaucracy
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Decline
- Internal conflicts and external pressures weakened the empire
- The Rashtrakutas were eventually overthrown by the Western Chalukyas in the 10th century CE
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Explore the founders, rulers, capital, territory, and achievements of the Rashtrakutas Dynasty, a powerful empire in ancient India. Learn about their notable rulers and contributions to Indian history.
