Medieval South Indian History

Ancient and Medival History UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies)

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Tripartite struggle was for what and involved whom all

Kanauj; Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala

Tanjore; Chera, Chola and Pandya

Madurai; Chera, Chola and Pandya

None of the above

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
Causes for Tripartite Struggle between the Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas are as follows:
1.To acquire supremacy over Kanauj, as symbol of prestige.
2.Te get control over the rich resources of the Gangetic valley.
3.To get control over Gujarat and Malwa whose nearness to the coast was very important for forging trade.
4.Lust for war booty, and important source for maintaining a huge army.
5.Desire to impress the smaller kingdoms with the sense of their power and demand respect.