SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
Which of the following were the causes for the Tripartite struggle? 1. Kannauj was the former capital of Harshvardhana’s empire and control of it represented the political domination over northern India. 2. Kannauj was connected to the silk road and an ideal location for trade and commerce. 3. Control of Kannauj also meant control of the Central Gangetic valley, which was rich in resources. Choose the correct option from the codes listed below
|
|
1 and 2
|
|
|
Only 2
|
|
|
1 and 3
|
|
|
1, 2 and 3
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Kanauj’s strategic location in the Gangetic plains made it viable for commercial activities and thus valuable possession. In addition it was also the erstwhile capital of Harshvardhana’s empire. Thus anyone controlling Kanauj could claim political legitimacy over all of North India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: The Tripartite Struggle for control of northern India took place in the ninth century. The struggle was between the Pratihara Empire, the Pala Empire and the Rashtrakuta Empire.
There is 1 question to complete.