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Consider the following statements about early medieval political struggles in northern India: Statement I: The Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas and Rashtrakutas competed for dominance over Kanauj. Statement II: The Palas were mainly centred in the Bengal region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. Only Statement I
2. Only Statement II
3. Both Statement I and II
4. Neither Statement I nor II

Correct answer: Both Statement I and II

Solution

The Tripartite Struggle involved the Gurjara-Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas competing for control of Kanauj. The Palas were primarily based in Bengal, so both statements are correct.

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