INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Which among the following two dynasties of the Northern India confronted with the Rashtrakutas? Notes: North Indian Dynasties : Towards the close of the 8th century AD, there were three great powers in India – the Palas in the east, the Gurjar-Pratiharas in the north and the Rashtrakutas in the deccan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The struggle for control over Kannuj among these three dynasties is known as the tripartite struggle in Indian history. During the 8th century AD, a struggle for control over the Kannauj took place among three major empires of India namely the Palas, the Pratiharas and the Rastrakutas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Rashtrakuta dynasty was founded by Dantidurga in 8th Century AD. He was instrumental in establishing Rashtrakutas as a paramount power in the Deccan. He captured Malwas from the Gurjaras after defeating them. He also defeated Kirtivarman II and annexed the Chalukya kingdom.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Rashtrakutas (c. They were feudatories of the Chalukyas and had their capital at Manyakheta or Malkhed near Sholapur. In the tripartite struggle, they defeated the Palas and the Pratiharas. They fought against the Pallavas of Kanchi, the Pandyas of Madurai and the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi.

Detailed explanation-5: -’ The three kingdoms were the Rashtrakutas, the Pratiharas, and the Palas.