Source: Extra Practice
Which three powerful dynasties were involved in the 'Tripartite Struggle' for control over Kanauj during the early medieval period in India?
Options
Option A
Pala, Chola, and Chera
Option B is correct
Gurjara-Pratihara, Rashtrakuta, and Pala
Option C
Chola, Pandya, and Chera
Option D
Chalukya, Pallava, and Satavahana
Explanation
The Tripartite Struggle was a long and intense conflict among the Gurjara-Pratiharas from western India, the Rashtrakutas from the Deccan, and the Palas from eastern India. They all vied for control over Kanauj, a highly strategic city in the Gangetic plain. The other options list dynasties that were either from different regions or periods, or not the primary contenders in this specific struggle for Kanauj.