Gurjara - Pratihara Dynasty

Gurjara - Pratihara Dynasty:

-Founded by Nagabhatta I

-Belonged to Rajput and Gujaras nomads of Central Asian tribes.

-The Tripartite struggle between Pratiharas, Rashtrakutas and palas began during Vatsaraja's reign.

-Vatsaraja defeated Dharmapala of Bengal but was defeated by Dhruva of Rashtrakutas.

-Gurjara - Pratihara exploits are recorded in the Gwalior inscription.

-The Pratihara power reached glory under Bhoja I or Mihira Bhoja.

-Bhoja I expansions were checked by Sankarvarman of Kashmir, Rashtrakuta's Krishna II and Devapala.

-Bhoja I was a devotee of Vishnu & adopted the title, 'Adivaraha'.

-Sulaiman, the Arab traveller visited the Bhoja I kingdom.

-Yashpala was the last ruler of the dynasty.