Question

Match the dynasties listed in Column A with the regions they primarily ruled over, as given in Column B:

Gurjara-Pratiharas	Gujarat and Rajasthan
Rashtrakutas	Western Deccan
Palas	Bengal
Cholas	Tamil Nadu

• A. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
• B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
• C. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
• D. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

The Tripartite Struggle

• The period between the 8th and 10th centuries in Northern India was dominated by the Tripartite Struggle for control over Kannauj. This contest involved three major powers: the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Palas, and the Rashtrakutas.
• Kannauj was considered the symbol of sovereignty and prestige in North India during this era.

Key Dynastic Details

• Gurjara-Pratiharas: Based primarily in Gujarat and Southern Rajasthan, they played a significant role in checking Arab invasions from the west. Their power declined significantly after the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni.
• Rashtrakutas: Centered in the Western Deccan (modern-day Karnataka and Maharashtra), they were the major rivals of the Pratiharas in the north and the Pallavas/Cholas in the south. The dynasty was founded by Dantidurga, with their capital at Manyakheta (Malkhed).
• Palas: Established by Gopala, this dynasty ruled primarily in Bengal and Bihar. They were great patrons of Buddhism and instrumental in the development of the Pala school of sculptural art.
• Cholas: Rising to prominence in the Tamil country, the Chola Empire (revived by Vijayalaya) became a formidable maritime power under rulers like Rajaraja I and Rajendra I. Their administration was highly organized, featuring the famous Uttaramerur inscription, which provides detailed records of their village self-government (Sabha system).