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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
In the 7th century, various regions of the subcontinent had powerful
landlords and warrior chiefs who were recognized as subordinates or
"samantas" by the reigning kings.
These samantas were required to offer gifts to their kings, attend
their courts, and provide military support.
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
In the 7th century, various regions of the subcontinent had powerful
landlords and warrior chiefs who were recognized as subordinates or
"samantas" by the reigning kings.
These samantas were required to offer gifts to their kings, attend
their courts, and provide military support.
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
Dantidurga: Founder of
Rashtrakuta Empire
Over time, some samantas gained power
and wealth and declared themselves as
"maha-samanta" or "maha-mandaleshvara,"
even asserting independence from their
overlords.
An example is the Rashtrakutas in the
Deccan, who were initially subordinates to
the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
In the 7th century, various regions of the subcontinent had powerful
landlords and warrior chiefs who were recognized as subordinates or
"samantas" by the reigning kings.
These samantas were required to offer gifts to their kings, attend
their courts, and provide military support.
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
Dantidurga: Founder of
Rashtrakuta Empire
Over time, some samantas gained power
and wealth and declared themselves as
"maha-samanta" or "maha-mandaleshvara,"
even asserting independence from their
overlords.
An example is the Rashtrakutas in the
Deccan, who were initially subordinates to
the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
Dantidurga and the Rashtrakuta Empire
In the mid-8th century, Dantidurga, a
Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya
overlord with the help of a ritual called
"hiranya-garbha" (the golden womb).
This ritual was believed to transform the
sacrificer into a Kshatriya, regardless of their
birth.
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K i n g s
K i n g d o m s
C l a s s - 7
a n d
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
In the 7th century, various regions of the subcontinent had powerful
landlords and warrior chiefs who were recognized as subordinates or
"samantas" by the reigning kings.
These samantas were required to offer gifts to their kings, attend
their courts, and provide military support.
Emergence of New Dynasties (7th to
12th centuries)
Dantidurga: Founder of
Rashtrakuta Empire
Over time, some samantas gained power
and wealth and declared themselves as
"maha-samanta" or "maha-mandaleshvara,"
even asserting independence from their
overlords.
An example is the Rashtrakutas in the
Deccan, who were initially subordinates to
the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
Dantidurga and the Rashtrakuta Empire
In the mid-8th century, Dantidurga, a
Rashtrakuta chief, overthrew his Chalukya
overlord with the help of a ritual called
"hiranya-garbha" (the golden womb).
This ritual was believed to transform the
sacrificer into a Kshatriya, regardless of their
birth.
Administration in the
Kingdoms
New kings adopted titles like "maharaja-adhiraja" (great king,
overlord of kings) and "tribhuvana-chakravartin" (lord of the three
worlds).