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Post-harsha Period : Emergence Of The Regional Dynasties - Tripartite Struggle –The Rise Of The Rajput States: Conflicts And Impact — Syllabus

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The Tripartite Struggle for Kannauj

  • The Tripartite Struggle was a prolonged conflict between the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas for control over Kannauj.
  • Kannauj was strategically important due to its fertile land and central location in the Ganges plain.
  • The struggle lasted from the 8th to the 10th century and weakened all three powers.
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Administration and Military Systems

  • The administrative structure was based on earlier models like the Guptas and Chalukyas.
  • The Pratihara and Pala empires divided their territories into bhukti (provinces), mandala/visaya (districts), and pattala (sub-districts).
  • The Rashtrakutas used rashtra (province), visaya (district), and bhukti (smaller unit).
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Rise of the Rajput Kingdoms

  • After Harsha's death, Rajput clans emerged as dominant rulers in western and central India.
  • Major Rajput dynasties included the Paramaras (Malwa), Chauhans (Ajmer-Delhi), Chandelas (Bundelkhand), Guhilas (Mewar), and Chaulukyas (Gujarat).
  • Rajput society was clan-based, with strong loyalty to family, land, and honor (maan).
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Society, Religion, and Culture

  • Rajput society was patriarchal and deeply influenced by the caste system.
  • Brahmins and upper castes enjoyed privileges, including lower land taxes.
  • Women had limited rights; practices like sati were present among royal families.

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Central concept: Political Transformation in Early Medieval India

Tripartite StruggleAdministrative SystemsRise of Rajput StatesSociety and Culture under RajputsEconomy and RevenueReligion and PatronageArt, Science and LiteratureMilitary Organization

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