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Who were the participants in the tripartite struggle in northern India from the 8th to the 10th Century?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Palas, Cholas, Pallavas
  2. Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas
  3. Cholas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas
  4. Palas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Palas, Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas šŸ“š Explanation: The Tripartite Struggle was a century-long conflict for control of the strategic city of Kanauj in Northern India. The three main participants were the 'Palas' of Bengal, the 'Gurjara-Pratiharas' of Central India, and the 'Rashtrakutas' of the Deccan. Kanauj was seen as a symbol of imperial power at the time. This ongoing war eventually weakened all three dynasties and paved the way for later foreign invasions.