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The ritual used to transform to kshatriya cast status at that time was known as
Hiranya-Garbha
What is the meaning of “Nadu”?
A group of villages.
Why did some samantas declared themselves as mahasamantas?
They gained power and wealth
What is the literal meaning of hiranya-garbha?
The golden womb
Which river flowed in the regions of the Chola kingdom?
Kaveri
Which three kingdoms fought for Kanauj?
Rashtrakutas, Palas, and Gujara-pratiharas.
The Cholas were subordinate to the Chalukyas. True/False
False
Rashtrakuta kingdom ruled the regions of Kashmir and neighbouring areas. True/False
False
What are the high-sounding titles the kings adopted?
maharaja-adhiraja, tribhuvana-chakravartin
Do you think being born as a Kshatriya was important in order to become a ruler during this period?
No, It wasn’t important to be born as a Kshatriya to become a ruler during that period because people could easily transform into Kshatriya cast status using the Hiranya-garbha ritual.
What were Samantas expected to do?
They were expected to bring gifts for their overloads, be present at their courts and provide them with military support.