Which of the following pair of dynasty - region is correct?
I. Rashtrakuta - Tamil Nadu
II. Gurjara-Pratihara - Rajasthan
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The dynasties and their main territories in history are matched as follows:
I. Rashtrakutas (false): The Rashtrakutas' main territory was modern Maharashtra and Karnataka (Deccan Plateau), not Tamil Nadu. Their capital was Manyakheta. Tamil Nadu was primarily the stronghold of the Pallavas and later the Cholas.
II. Gurjara-Pratiharas (correct): The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty's main area of influence was Rajasthan and Gujarat. They later ruled large parts of North India and Kannauj.
Tripartite Struggle:
During the 8th to 10th centuries, three major dynasties struggled for control of the important North Indian city of Kannauj, known as the 'Tripartite Struggle':
Gurjara-Pratiharas: Western India (Rajasthan/Gujarat).
Rashtrakutas: South India/Deccan.
Palas: Eastern India (Bengal/Bihar).
The correct answer option is Only II