Question

Among which of the three dynasties was the 'Tripartite struggle', the long-drawn-out conflict over Kanauj, fought?
1. Gurjara-Pratihara, Pala and Chola
2. Rashtrakuta, Chola and Pala
3. Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Chola
4. Pala, Rashtrakuta and Gurjara-Pratihara

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Pala, Rashtrakuta and Gurjara-Pratihara

The correct answer is Pala, Rashtrakuta and Gurjara-Pratihara.

• The Tripartite Struggle for Kanauj had happened between
  • The Palas of Bengal.
  • The Pratiharas of Central India.
  • The Rashtrakutas of Deccan. 
• ​​The struggle lasted for 200 years and weakened all of them which enabled the Turks to overthrow them. 

• Medieval History of India: 
  • The period of Medieval History of India lies between the 8th and the 18th century A.D. 
  • The medieval period is a crucial period in the history of India because of the developments in the field of languages, art, religion & culture. 
  • The period has proved the effect of other religions on Indian culture.
  • Rise of the Rajput clans is the beginning of the Medieval period. 
• Division of Medieval history: 
  • The medieval period is generally divided into two stages:
• Early medieval period (8th – 12th century A.D): 
  • The early medieval period was a major characterized by regional political & social development.
  • The regional kingdoms had softened boundaries. 
  • They were less defined politically by administration and coalition than communal affiliation, types of temples, language.
• Later Medieval period (12th-18th century A.D): 
  • The late medieval age began around 1200 AD.
  • The period was characterized in part by Islamic conquests.
  • It was made possible by the sheer multiplicity of states in the subcontinent.
  • Each was Page 10 centred upon a town to be hinterlands & conquered and also to be ruled by Muslim horsemen of Central Asia.