Prelims · 1 Ancient & Medieval India · APPSC Group 2
1.6.1 Tripartite struggle and the Rajputs notes
4 notes, in reading order.
- 1.6.1.1Tripartite struggle for Kanauj: Palas, Pratiharas and Rashtrakutas
For about two centuries from the late 8th century, the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Palas and the Rashtrakutas fought over Kanauj, the symbol of power in the Ganga plain, and none of them won for long.
Standard · 5 min · Full course - 1.6.1.2Palas and Rashtrakutas: rulers, Vikramashila and the Kailasa temple
The Palas of Bengal and Bihar patronised Buddhism and the great monasteries of Vikramashila and Nalanda, while the Rashtrakutas of the Deccan built Ellora's Kailasa temple and encouraged Kannada literature.
Standard · 5 min · Full course - 1.6.1.3Origin of the Rajputs and the major Rajput dynasties
From the 8th century, new ruling clans calling themselves Rajputs (from rajaputra) set up kingdoms across north and central India, the main ones being the Chahamanas, Paramaras, Chandelas, Solankis and Gahadavalas.
Standard · 5 min · Full course - 1.6.1.4Polity and society c. 750-1200: samantas, land grants and caste proliferation
Between about 750 and 1200, kings shared power with samantas (local lords) who held land grants, the economy became more rural, and caste splintered into many jatis.
Standard · 5 min · Full course
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