THE RASHTRAKUTAS | THE AGES OF THREE EMPIRE | ANCIENT HISTORY | MINDMAPS | UPSC CSE

THE RASHTRAKUTAS | THE AGES OF THREE EMPIRE | ANCIENT HISTORY | MINDMAPS | UPSC CSE

Meet the dynasty that the Arab travelers called "The Fourth Great Empire of the World." 🏛️ In this mindmap video for UPSC CSE, we explore the Rashtrakuta Empire—the Lords of the Deccan who constantly fought the Palas and Pratiharas for the control of Kannauj.

We cover the great warrior kings, the peaceful Amoghavarsha, and the architectural marvel of the Kailasa Temple at Ellora.

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🏛️ *Video Mindmap: The Rashtrakutas (753 – 975 CE)*

► *1. Origins & The Tripartite Struggle*
• *Founder:* *Dantidurga* (Feudatory of Chalukyas). Performed Hiranyagarbha (Golden Womb) ritual to claim Kshatriya status.
• *Capital:* Manyakheta (Malkhed).
• *The Conflict:* Fought against the *Palas* (Bengal) and *Gurjara-Pratiharas* (North) for the control of *Kannauj* (The symbol of imperial power).

► *2. The Great Rulers*
• *Krishna I:* The builder of the magnificent *Kailasa Temple* at Ellora (Monolithic).
• *Dhruva:* The first Rashtrakuta to cross the Vindhyas and defeat North Indian powers.
• *Govinda III:* Expanded the empire from Kannauj to Kanyakumari.
• *Amoghavarsha I (The Philosopher King):*
• Ruled for 64 years.
• Patron of Jainism.
• Wrote *"Kavirajamarga"* (First poetic work in Kannada).
• *Krishna III:* Defeated the Cholas at the *Battle of Takkolam* (949 CE).

► *3. Administration & Society*
• *Village Administration:* Had significant autonomy (Village committees), a precursor to the Chola system.
• *Religious Tolerance:* Patronized Jainism (1/3rd of population), Shaivism, and Vaishnavism. Allowed Muslim traders to build mosques.

► *4. Art & Architecture (The Dravidian Style)*
• *Ellora Caves (Maharashtra):*
• *Kailasa Temple (Cave 16):* Carved top-down from a single rock.
• *Elephanta Caves (Mumbai):* Famous for the *Trimurti* (Maheshmurti) Shiva sculpture.

► *5. Literature (Kannada & Sanskrit)*
• *Pampa, Ponna, Ranna:* The "Three Gems" of Kannada literature flourished under them (or their feudatories).

This video is essential for Medieval History and Art & Culture (GS-1).

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