UPSC History Optional · Paper I · 2001 · Q3 · 60 marks
Did the triangular conflict between the Rashtrakutas, Gujara Pratiharas and Palas create a political vaccum in northern India which facilitated the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni?
- Chapter
- Regional States during Gupta Era
- Topic
- Rashtrakutas and the Struggle for Kannauj
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