The famous tripartite struggle was fought for control over ________ in early medieval period.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Kannauj
The famous Tripartite Struggle in early medieval India was a prolonged conflict for control over the city of Kannauj. This struggle, spanning over two centuries (roughly from the 8th to the 10th century CE), involved three major powers: the Gurjara-Pratiharas of Malwa, the Palas of Bengal, and the Rashtrakutas of Deccan. Kannauj was strategically important due to its fertile land and control over trade routes, making it a symbol of imperial power in North India.