How did new rulers gain power? - Vidyadip

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How did new rulers gain power?

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All the ruling dynasties were based in a specific region:

At the same time, they tried to control other areas.
One particularly prized area was the city of Kanauj in the Ganga valley.
For centuries, rulers belonging to the Guijara- Pratihara, Rashtrakuta and Pala dynasties fought for control over Kanauj.
As there were three 'parties' in this long drawn conflict, historians often describe it as the "tripartite struggle".
Rulers also tried to demonstrate their power and resources by building large temples.
When they attacked one another's kingdoms; they often chose to target temples, which were sometimes extremely rich.

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